Bailly Middle School vs Pierce Middle School
Bailly Middle School has a higher overall rating of 6.2/10 compared to 4.7/10. Pierce Middle School is significantly larger with 899 students, about 2.4× the size of Bailly Middle School (374). In math proficiency, Bailly Middle School leads at 32.0%.
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.
Bailly Middle School
Gary, IN
6.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
374 students
Pierce Middle School
Merrillville, IN
4.7/10
Middle School7th – 8th
899 students
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| Metric | Bailly Middle School | Pierce Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.2 / 10 | 4.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 1.6 | 3.8 |
| Growth Score | 8.7 | 4.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66% | 64.8% |
| Environment Score | 8.6 | 5.7 |
| State Rank | #1,000 of 1,828 | #1,624 of 1,828 |
| State Percentile | 45th | 11th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Bailly Middle School | Pierce Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 32.0% | 28.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 27.0% | 37.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Bailly Middle School | Pierce Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 7th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 374 | 899 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 19.7:1 | 14.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66.0% | 64.8% |
| District | Gary Community School Corp | Merrillville Community School Corp |
| City | Gary | Merrillville |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Gary (46409) | Merrillville (46410) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $40,637 | $61,735 |
| Median Home Value | $73,300 | $192,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,194 | $1,267 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 12.3% | 24.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 26.7% | 14.4% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 32 min |