Serving 281 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mildred Merkley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mildred Merkley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Mildred Merkley Elementary School's student population of 281 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mildred Merkley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mildred Merkley Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#734 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
38%
15%
Black
10%
13%
White
44%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mildred Merkley Elementary School's ranking?
Mildred Merkley Elementary School is ranked #734 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Mildred Merkley Elementary School often compared to?
Mildred Merkley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John I Meister Elementary School, Rowena Kyle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Mildred Merkley Elementary School?
281 students attend Mildred Merkley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Mildred Merkley Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mildred Merkley Elementary School?
Mildred Merkley Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mildred Merkley Elementary School offer ?
Mildred Merkley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mildred Merkley Elementary School part of?
Mildred Merkley Elementary School is part of School Town Of Highland School District.
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