Jonas E Salk Elementary School vs Edgar L Miller Elementary School
Jonas E Salk Elementary School and Edgar L Miller Elementary School are very closely rated, both scoring around 7.6 out of 10. Jonas E Salk Elementary School is significantly larger with 593 students, about 1.7× the size of Edgar L Miller Elementary School (348). In math proficiency, Edgar L Miller Elementary School leads at 62.0%.
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Jonas E Salk Elementary School
Merrillville, IN
7.6/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 4th
593 students
Edgar L Miller Elementary School
Merrillville, IN
7.6/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 4th
348 students
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| Metric | Jonas E Salk Elementary School | Edgar L Miller Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.6 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.7 | 5.9 |
| Growth Score | 9.1 | 9.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59.5% | 75.6% |
| Environment Score | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| State Rank | #392 of 1,828 | #391 of 1,828 |
| State Percentile | 79th | 79th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Jonas E Salk Elementary School | Edgar L Miller Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 56.0% | 62.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 51.0% | 42.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Jonas E Salk Elementary School | Edgar L Miller Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 4th | Pre-K – 4th |
| Enrollment | 593 | 348 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.6:1 | 13.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59.5% | 75.6% |
| 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 |