Bailly Middle School vs Merrillville Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 3.8 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
Merrillville Intermediate School
Merrillville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
788 students
| Measure | Bailly Middle School Gary, Indiana | Merrillville Intermediate School Merrillville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #271 of 335 | #125 of 335 |
| National rank | #11093 of 15,369 | #6151 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 355 | 788 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 788 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 48% |
| city | Gary | Merrillville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merrillville Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 33.9).
- •Merrillville Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •Merrillville Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 27%).
- •Merrillville Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 60%).
- •Merrillville Intermediate School is the larger school with 788 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 Merrillville Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Merrillville Intermediate School ranks higher (56.9 vs 33.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bailly Middle School and Merrillville Intermediate School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Gary and Merrillville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bailly Middle School: 355. Merrillville Intermediate School: 788. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bailly Middle School and Merrillville Intermediate School rank in Indiana?
Bailly Middle School is 271st of 335 and Merrillville Intermediate School is 125th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).