Higher Institute of Arts & Tech vs Pierce Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Pierce Middle School
Merrillville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
878 students
| Measure | Higher Institute of Arts & Tech Merrillville, Indiana | Pierce Middle School Merrillville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1032 of 1,053 | #254 of 335 |
| National rank | #45786 of 50,301 | #9975 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 259 | 878 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 878 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.5% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 28% |
| city | Merrillville | Merrillville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pierce Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 18.5).
- •Pierce Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 17%).
- •Pierce Middle School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Pierce Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 79.5%).
- •Pierce Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.4).
- •Pierce Middle School is the larger school with 878 students compared with 259.
- •Higher Institute of Arts & Tech is a charter school while Pierce Middle 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 Pierce Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pierce Middle School ranks higher (39.3 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 Pierce Middle 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. Pierce Middle School: 878. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Higher Institute of Arts & Tech and Pierce Middle School rank in Indiana?
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech is 1032nd of 1,053 and Pierce Middle School is 254th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).