Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School vs Merrillville Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
Gary · Public middle · Grades 5–8
447 students
Merrillville Intermediate School
Merrillville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
788 students
| Measure | Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School Gary, Indiana | Merrillville Intermediate School Merrillville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #333 of 335 | #125 of 335 |
| National rank | #14019 of 15,369 | #6151 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 447 | 788 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 788 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 48% |
| city | Gary | Merrillville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merrillville Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 18.5).
- •Merrillville Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 28%).
- •Merrillville Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 29%).
- •Merrillville Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 97.5%).
- •Merrillville Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.2).
- •Merrillville Intermediate School is the larger school with 788 students compared with 447.
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 Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School better than Merrillville Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Merrillville Intermediate School ranks higher (56.9 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 Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School and Merrillville Intermediate School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Gary and Merrillville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School: 447. Merrillville Intermediate School: 788. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School and Merrillville Intermediate School rank in Indiana?
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School is 333rd of 335 and Merrillville Intermediate School is 125th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).