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#861 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 47% in state
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech
Elementary School · Higher Institute of Arts & Tech · Merrillville, IN
A charter elementary school in Merrillville, IN where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5861 Harrison Street, Merrillville, IN 46410
- Math 10% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 15% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Higher Institute of Arts & Tech score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 10-year record (2016–2025) and has held near 13% recently.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Higher Institute of Arts & Tech sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low45/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,735
Median home value
$192,100
Median rent
$1,267/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
63.6%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46410; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,341NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech is listed in Higher Institute of Arts & Tech; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Higher Institute of Arts & Tech
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech is a public elementary school in Merrillville, IN, part of Higher Institute of Arts & Tech, serving approximately 227 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #861 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Higher Institute of Arts & Tech
What grades does Higher Institute of Arts & Tech serve?
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Higher Institute of Arts & Tech?
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech has an enrollment of approximately 227 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Higher Institute of Arts & Tech?
The student-teacher ratio at Higher Institute of Arts & Tech is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Higher Institute of Arts & Tech rank in IN?
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech ranks #861 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Higher Institute of Arts & Tech's MySchoolScout rating?
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Higher Institute of Arts & Tech?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Higher Institute of Arts & Tech has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Higher Institute of Arts & Tech a charter school?
Yes, Higher Institute of Arts & Tech is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Higher Institute of Arts & Tech a Title I school?
No, Higher Institute of Arts & Tech is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Higher Institute of Arts & Tech?
78.4% of students at Higher Institute of Arts & Tech qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 227
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.6%
- Phone
- (219) 359-1522
- Area population (ZIP 46410)
- 38,803
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46410; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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