Beiriger Elementary School vs Mildred Merkley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beiriger Elementary School
Griffith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
426 students
Mildred Merkley Elementary School
Highland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
290 students
| Measure | Beiriger Elementary School Griffith, Indiana | Mildred Merkley Elementary School Highland, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #411 of 1,053 | #729 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #19570 of 50,301 | #29830 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 426 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.9% | 47.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 52% |
| city | Griffith | Highland |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beiriger Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 43.2).
- •Beiriger Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Beiriger Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Mildred Merkley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.9% vs 59.9%).
- •Beiriger Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 22.3).
- •Beiriger Elementary School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 290.
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 Beiriger Elementary School better than Mildred Merkley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Beiriger Elementary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 43.2 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 Beiriger Elementary School and Mildred Merkley Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Griffith and Highland in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beiriger Elementary School: 426. Mildred Merkley Elementary School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beiriger Elementary School and Mildred Merkley Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Beiriger Elementary School is 411th of 1,053 and Mildred Merkley Elementary School is 729th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).