Homer Iddings Elementary School vs Pierce Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Homer Iddings Elementary School
Merrillville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
535 students
Pierce Middle School
Merrillville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
878 students
| Measure | Homer Iddings Elementary School Merrillville, Indiana | Pierce Middle School Merrillville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #515 of 1,053 | #254 of 335 |
| National rank | #22907 of 50,301 | #9975 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 535 | 878 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 878 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 28% |
| city | Merrillville | Merrillville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Homer Iddings Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.2 vs 39.3).
- •Homer Iddings Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 28%).
- •Homer Iddings Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Homer Iddings Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 53.2%).
- •Pierce Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.9).
- •Pierce Middle School is the larger school with 878 students compared with 535.
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 Homer Iddings Elementary School better than Pierce Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Homer Iddings Elementary School ranks higher (53.2 vs 39.3 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 Homer Iddings Elementary School and Pierce Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Merrillville and Merrillville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Homer Iddings Elementary School: 535. Pierce Middle School: 878. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Homer Iddings Elementary School and Pierce Middle School rank in Indiana?
Homer Iddings Elementary School is 515th of 1,053 and Pierce Middle School is 254th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).