Jonas E Salk Elementary School vs Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn
Jonas E Salk Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 7.6/10 compared to 4.7/10. In math proficiency, Jonas E Salk Elementary School leads at 56.0%.
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Jonas E Salk Elementary School
Merrillville, IN
7.6/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 4th
593 students
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn
Gary, IN
4.7/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
533 students
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| Metric | Jonas E Salk Elementary School | Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.6 / 10 | 4.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.7 | 1.7 |
| Growth Score | 9.1 | 7.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59.5% | 54.2% |
| Environment Score | 5.1 | 2.1 |
| State Rank | #392 of 1,828 | #1,614 of 1,828 |
| State Percentile | 79th | 12th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Jonas E Salk Elementary School | Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 56.0% | 12.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 51.0% | 12.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Jonas E Salk Elementary School | Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 4th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 593 | 533 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.6:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59.5% | 54.2% |
| District | Merrillville Community School Corp | Gary Community School Corp |
| City | Merrillville | Gary |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Merrillville (46410) | Gary (46408) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,735 | $47,063 |
| Median Home Value | $192,100 | $96,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,267 | $1,016 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 24.4% | 12.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% | 29.8% |
| Avg Commute | 32 min | 26 min |