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Edgar L Miller Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–4
5901 Waite St, Merrillville, IN 46410 · (219) 650-5303 · Part of Merrillville Community School
Students
330
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
61%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–4
What stands out about Edgar L Miller Elementary School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 19 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 31 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 20.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency17%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts12%
State average 42.6%
Location
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5901 Waite St, Merrillville
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K55
Kindergarten50
Grade 161
Grade 257
Grade 360
Grade 447
Enrollment over time
273’20
315’21
351’22
348’23
330’24
Up 20.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 74%Hispanic 14%White 7%Two or more races 6%
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.