Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School vs Merrillville Intermediate School
Merrillville Intermediate School has a higher overall rating of 6.2/10 compared to 5.6/10. Merrillville Intermediate School is significantly larger with 769 students, about 1.8× the size of Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School (432). In math proficiency, Merrillville Intermediate School leads at 48.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
Gary, IN
5.6/10
Middle School5th – 8th
432 students
Merrillville Intermediate School
Merrillville, IN
6.2/10
Middle School5th – 6th
769 students
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| Metric | Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School | Merrillville Intermediate School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.6 / 10 | 6.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.2 | 5.8 |
| Growth Score | 5.5 | 6.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.1% | 64.9% |
| Environment Score | 7.8 | 7.1 |
| State Rank | #1,289 of 1,828 | #1,024 of 1,828 |
| State Percentile | 30th | 44th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School | Merrillville Intermediate School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 28.0% | 48.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 29.0% | 50.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School | Merrillville Intermediate School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 5th – 8th | 5th – 6th |
| Enrollment | 432 | 769 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.4:1 | 13.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.1% | 64.9% |
| District | Lake Ridge New Tech Schools | Merrillville Community School Corp |
| City | Gary | Merrillville |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Gary (46408) | Merrillville (46410) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $47,063 | $61,735 |
| Median Home Value | $96,200 | $192,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,016 | $1,267 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 12.2% | 24.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 29.8% | 14.4% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 32 min |