Homer Iddings Elementary School vs Jonas E Salk Elementary School
Jonas E Salk Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 7.6/10 compared to 5.1/10. In math proficiency, Jonas E Salk Elementary School leads at 56.0%.
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Homer Iddings Elementary School
Merrillville, IN
5.1/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 4th
471 students
Jonas E Salk Elementary School
Merrillville, IN
7.6/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 4th
593 students
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| Metric | Homer Iddings Elementary School | Jonas E Salk Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.1 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.6 | 6.7 |
| Growth Score | 6.1 | 9.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.4% | 59.5% |
| Environment Score | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| State Rank | #1,511 of 1,828 | #392 of 1,828 |
| State Percentile | 17th | 79th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Homer Iddings Elementary School | Jonas E Salk Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 50.0% | 56.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 45.0% | 51.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Homer Iddings Elementary School | Jonas E Salk Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 4th | Pre-K – 4th |
| Enrollment | 471 | 593 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.7:1 | 15.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.4% | 59.5% |
| District | Merrillville Community School Corp | Merrillville Community School Corp |
| City | Merrillville | Merrillville |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Merrillville (46410) | Merrillville (46410) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,735 | $61,735 |
| Median Home Value | $192,100 | $192,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,267 | $1,267 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 24.4% | 24.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% | 14.4% |
| Avg Commute | 32 min | 32 min |