Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn vs Merrillville Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn
Gary · Public elementary · Grades K–5
566 students
Merrillville Intermediate School
Merrillville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
788 students
| Measure | Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn Gary, Indiana | Merrillville Intermediate School Merrillville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1011 of 1,053 | #125 of 335 |
| National rank | #44087 of 50,301 | #6151 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 566 | 788 |
| Enrollment | 566 | 788 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 48% |
| city | Gary | Merrillville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merrillville Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 21.2).
- •Merrillville Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 12%).
- •Merrillville Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 12%).
- •Merrillville Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 58%).
- •Merrillville Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.3).
- •Merrillville Intermediate School is the larger school with 788 students compared with 566.
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 Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn better than Merrillville Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Merrillville Intermediate School ranks higher (56.9 vs 21.2 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 Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn and Merrillville Intermediate School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Gary and Merrillville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn: 566. Merrillville Intermediate School: 788. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn and Merrillville Intermediate School rank in Indiana?
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn is 1011th of 1,053 and Merrillville Intermediate School is 125th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).