John I Meister Elementary School vs. Mildred Merkley Elementary School
Should I attend John I Meister Elementary School or Mildred Merkley Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
John I Meister Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Mildred Merkley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John I Meister Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 268 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
346 students
268 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1368 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#564 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
64
37
Grade 1 Students
73
49
Grade 2 Students
58
41
Grade 3 Students
48
42
Grade 4 Students
57
53
Grade 5 Students
46
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
51%
34%
% Black
5%
11%
% White
34%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
2%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
