Bailly Middle School vs Henry P Fieler Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bailly Middle School
Gary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
355 students
Henry P Fieler Elementary School
Merrillville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
466 students
| Measure | Bailly Middle School Gary, Indiana | Henry P Fieler Elementary School Merrillville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #271 of 335 | #881 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #11093 of 15,369 | #36435 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 355 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 62.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Gary | Merrillville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (33.9 vs 33.2).
- •Henry P Fieler Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Bailly Middle School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Bailly Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60% vs 62.4%).
- •Bailly Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.0).
- •Henry P Fieler Elementary School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 355.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bailly Middle School better than Henry P Fieler Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bailly Middle School and Henry P Fieler Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Gary and Merrillville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bailly Middle School: 355. Henry P Fieler Elementary School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bailly Middle School and Henry P Fieler Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Bailly Middle School is 271st of 335 and Henry P Fieler Elementary School is 881st of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).