Merrillville Intermediate School vs Pierce Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merrillville Intermediate School
Merrillville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
788 students
Pierce Middle School
Merrillville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
878 students
| Measure | Merrillville Intermediate School Merrillville, Indiana | Pierce Middle School Merrillville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #125 of 335 | #254 of 335 |
| National rank | #6151 of 15,369 | #9975 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 788 | 878 |
| Enrollment | 788 | 878 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.4% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 28% |
| city | Merrillville | Merrillville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merrillville Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 39.3).
- •Merrillville Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 28%).
- •Merrillville Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Pierce Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 54.4%).
- •Pierce Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.1).
- •Pierce Middle School is the larger school with 878 students compared with 788.
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 Merrillville Intermediate School better than Pierce Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Merrillville Intermediate School ranks higher (56.9 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 Merrillville Intermediate School and Pierce Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Merrillville and Merrillville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merrillville Intermediate School: 788. Pierce Middle School: 878. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merrillville Intermediate School and Pierce Middle School rank in Indiana?
Merrillville Intermediate School is 125th of 335 and Pierce Middle School is 254th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).