Henry P Fieler Elementary School vs Merrillville Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 860 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry P Fieler Elementary School
Merrillville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
466 students
Merrillville Intermediate School
Merrillville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
788 students
| Measure | Henry P Fieler Elementary School Merrillville, Indiana | Merrillville Intermediate School Merrillville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #881 of 1,053 | #125 of 335 |
| National rank | #36435 of 50,301 | #6151 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 466 | 788 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 788 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 48% |
| city | Merrillville | Merrillville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merrillville Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 33.2).
- •Merrillville Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Merrillville Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 22%).
- •Merrillville Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 62.4%).
- •Merrillville Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.0).
- •Merrillville Intermediate School is the larger school with 788 students compared with 466.
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 Henry P Fieler Elementary School better than Merrillville Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Merrillville Intermediate School ranks higher (56.9 vs 33.2 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 Henry P Fieler Elementary School and Merrillville Intermediate School?
About 860 m in a straight line, between Merrillville and Merrillville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry P Fieler Elementary School: 466. Merrillville Intermediate School: 788. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry P Fieler Elementary School and Merrillville Intermediate School rank in Indiana?
Henry P Fieler Elementary School is 881st of 1,053 and Merrillville Intermediate School is 125th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).