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Merrillville Community School Corporation
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  • MERRILLVILLE, IN

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grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C+
  2. Diversity
    grade A
  3. Teachers
    grade B minus
  4. College Prep
    grade B
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A+
  6. Administration
    grade A minus
  7. Sports
    grade A minus
  8. Food
    grade B
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade B+

About

6701 DELAWARE ST
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
About Merrillville Community School Corporation...

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Grades
PK, K-12
Total Schools
8
Students
6,023
From Merrillville Community School Corporation

Merrillville Community School Corporation provides students with an exciting and challenging mix of classes, programs and extracurricular activities, giving them the foundation to reach their highest potential.

Its five elementary schools, intermediate, middle and high schools serve children living in Ross Township. The corporation even offers preschool!

Pierce Middle School is home to the only planetarium in Northwest Indiana. Students from all over the area enjoy unique science experiences at the Merrillville Community Planetarium. It also offers educational community programs and hosts outside group activities and rentals.

Intermediate, middle and high schools offer students 63 different clubs and activities. From clubs like Art, Chess, Culinary, Environmental, Jazz Band, to others like Thespians, Men on a Mission, Voices of Reason, and Robotics, students have a wide variety of activities in which to engage, meet people with like minds, and hone their skills.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
44%
Percent Proficient - Math
39%
Average Graduation Rate
91%
Average SAT
1050
545 responses
Average ACT
23
73 responses

Career & Technical Education

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Merrillville High School offers 28 Career & Technical Education Pathways that include 54 classes for students who choose to increase their levels of experience, boost their resumes or directly enter the workforce.

Students

Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
6,023
Free or Reduced Lunch
60.9%

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$55,721
Teachers in First/Second Year
10.4%

Finances

Expenses Per Student
$12,073 / student
National
$12,239
Education Expenses
  • Instruction
    57%
  • Support Services
    37%
  • Other
    6%

Living in the Area

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade B
  2. Good for Families
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
Median Household Income
$61,230
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$1,135
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$151,800
National
$244,900

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