Judith Morton Johnston Elementary School vs. Mildred Merkley Elementary School
Should I attend Judith Morton Johnston 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
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Top Rankings
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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 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Judith Morton Johnston 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
390 students
268 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#773 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#564 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
26
-
Kindergarten Students
64
37
Grade 1 Students
41
49
Grade 2 Students
56
41
Grade 3 Students
67
42
Grade 4 Students
62
53
Grade 5 Students
74
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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2%
% Hispanic
43%
34%
% Black
7%
11%
% White
49%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
