Merrillville Community School Corp School District
School District · Merrillville, Indiana
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,733
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,733
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Evaluating Merrillville Community School Corp?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Merrillville Community School Corp as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
John Wood Elementary School
Merrillville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Merrillville Intermediate School
Merrillville · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jonas E Salk Elementary School
Merrillville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#253 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,733
$1,629 vs Indiana median
District size
5,867 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Merrillville Community School Corp ranks #253 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Merrillville Community School Corp's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are John Wood Elementary School (6.4/10), Merrillville Intermediate School (6.0/10), and Jonas E Salk Elementary School (5.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.4/10 despite 68% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Merrillville Community School Corp schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Merrillville Community School Corp
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Wood Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Merrillville Intermediate School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Jonas E Salk Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Edgar L Miller Elementary School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Henry P Fieler Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Pierce Middle School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Merrillville High School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Homer Iddings Elementary School | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Merrillville Community School Corp
Merrillville Community School Corp is a Merrillville, Indiana school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 5,867 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. The district invests $10,733 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Merrillville Community School Corp demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is John Wood Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.
In standardized testing, Merrillville Community School Corp students show an average math proficiency of 51.9% and ELA proficiency of 57.0%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Merrillville Community School Corp, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Merrillville Community School Corp with test data.
Schools in Merrillville Community School Corp
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Merrillville
- Total Enrollment
- 5,867
- Teachers (FTE)
- 392
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Merrillville Community School Corp?
Merrillville Community School Corp has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Merrillville Community School Corp?
The average composite rating for Merrillville Community School Corp is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Merrillville Community School Corp?
Merrillville Community School Corp spends $10,733 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Merrillville Community School Corp?
The average student-teacher ratio in Merrillville Community School Corp is 15:1.
What is the top-rated school in Merrillville Community School Corp?
John Wood Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Merrillville Community School Corp with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What are the test scores in Merrillville Community School Corp?
Across schools in Merrillville Community School Corp with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Merrillville Community School Corp compare to other districts in Indiana?
Merrillville Community School Corp has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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