Higher Institute of Arts & Tech vs Homer Iddings Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech
Merrillville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
259 students
Homer Iddings Elementary School
Merrillville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
535 students
| Measure | Higher Institute of Arts & Tech Merrillville, Indiana | Homer Iddings Elementary School Merrillville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1032 of 1,053 | #515 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #45786 of 50,301 | #22907 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 259 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.5% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 50% |
| city | Merrillville | Merrillville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Homer Iddings Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.2 vs 18.5).
- •Homer Iddings Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 17%).
- •Homer Iddings Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 17%).
- •Homer Iddings Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 79.5%).
- •Higher Institute of Arts & Tech does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.9).
- •Homer Iddings Elementary School is the larger school with 535 students compared with 259.
- •Higher Institute of Arts & Tech is a charter school while Homer Iddings Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Higher Institute of Arts & Tech better than Homer Iddings Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Homer Iddings Elementary School ranks higher (53.2 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 Higher Institute of Arts & Tech and Homer Iddings Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Merrillville and Merrillville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech: 259. Homer Iddings Elementary School: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Higher Institute of Arts & Tech and Homer Iddings Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech is 1032nd of 1,053 and Homer Iddings Elementary School is 515th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).