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Merrillville Intermediate School
PublicMiddleGrades 5–6
1400 W 61st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410 · (219) 650-5306 · Part of Merrillville Community School
Students
788
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
54%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
5–6
What stands out about Merrillville Intermediate School
- Math proficiency 11 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 7 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 13.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency25%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts36%
State average 42.6%
Location
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1400 W 61st Ave, Merrillville
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 5426
Grade 6362
Enrollment over time
915’20
898’21
855’22
769’23
788’24
Down 13.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 63%Hispanic 21%White 8%Two or more races 7%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.