Edgar L Miller Elementary School vs Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgar L Miller Elementary School
Merrillville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
330 students
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
Gary · Public middle · Grades 5–8
447 students
| Measure | Edgar L Miller Elementary School Merrillville, Indiana | Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School Gary, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #445 of 1,053 | #333 of 335 |
| National rank | #20665 of 50,301 | #14019 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 330 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.2% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 28% |
| city | Merrillville | Gary |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edgar L Miller Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 18.5).
- •Edgar L Miller Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 28%).
- •Edgar L Miller Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Edgar L Miller Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.2% vs 97.5%).
- •Edgar L Miller Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.2).
- •Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 330.
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 Edgar L Miller Elementary School better than Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Edgar L Miller Elementary School ranks higher (56.4 vs 18.5 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 Edgar L Miller Elementary School and Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Merrillville and Gary in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgar L Miller Elementary School: 330. Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgar L Miller Elementary School and Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School rank in Indiana?
Edgar L Miller Elementary School is 445th of 1,053 and Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School is 333rd of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).