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Pierce Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 7–8
199 E 70th Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410 · (219) 650-5308 · Part of Merrillville Community School
Students
878
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
53%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
7–8
What stands out about Pierce Middle School
- Math proficiency 18 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 6 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 10.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency18%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 42.6%
Location
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199 E 70th Pl, Merrillville
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7421
Grade 8457
Enrollment over time
982’20
1,003’21
919’22
899’23
878’24
Down 10.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 66%Hispanic 21%White 7%Two or more races 6%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.