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#1080 of 1,823 schools in IN
Merrillville Intermediate School
Middle School · Merrillville Community School Corp · Merrillville, IN
A Merrillville Community School Corp middle school serving grades 5th – 6th.
1400 W 61st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
- Math 33% vs IN 41% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Merrillville Intermediate School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Merrillville Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Repairer of the Breach Ministries (d211)Private · tuition | Not rated | PK–9 | 3.0 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Steel City AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 317 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Merrillville Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $10,733NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Merrillville Intermediate School is listed in Merrillville Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Merrillville Intermediate School
Merrillville Intermediate School is a public middle school in Merrillville, IN, part of Merrillville Community School Corp, serving approximately 769 students in grades 5th-6th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,080 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Merrillville Intermediate School
What grades does Merrillville Intermediate School serve?
Merrillville Intermediate School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Merrillville Intermediate School?
Merrillville Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 769 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merrillville Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Merrillville Intermediate School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Merrillville Intermediate School rank in IN?
Merrillville Intermediate School ranks #1,080 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Merrillville Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Merrillville Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Merrillville Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Merrillville Intermediate School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Merrillville Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Merrillville Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Merrillville Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Merrillville Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Merrillville Intermediate School?
64.9% of students at Merrillville Intermediate School 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 769
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (219) 650-5306
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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