Edgar L Miller Elementary School vs Merrillville Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.9 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
Merrillville Intermediate School
Merrillville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
788 students
| Measure | Edgar L Miller Elementary School Merrillville, Indiana | Merrillville Intermediate School Merrillville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #445 of 1,053 | #125 of 335 |
| National rank | #20665 of 50,301 | #6151 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 330 | 788 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 788 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.2% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 48% |
| city | Merrillville | Merrillville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (56.4 vs 56.9).
- •Edgar L Miller Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Merrillville Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Merrillville Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 61.2%).
- •Edgar L Miller Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.1).
- •Merrillville Intermediate School is the larger school with 788 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 Merrillville Intermediate 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 Edgar L Miller Elementary School and Merrillville Intermediate School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Merrillville and Merrillville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgar L Miller Elementary School: 330. Merrillville Intermediate School: 788. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgar L Miller Elementary School and Merrillville Intermediate School rank in Indiana?
Edgar L Miller Elementary School is 445th of 1,053 and Merrillville Intermediate School is 125th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).