Merrillville Community School District
- 6701 DELAWARE ST
- MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
- (219) 650-5300
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 79.9% | 74.1% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,830 | $8,993 |
| Students Per Teacher | 20.5 | 16.7 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | - |
| Number of Students | 7,021 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 342 | - |
District Test Scores
ISTEP+ - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.0% | 79.0% | |
| 2009 | 69.0% | 74.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 72.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 73.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 68.0% | 70.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 71.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 70.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.0% | 80.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 76.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.0% | 64.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 60.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 69.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.0% | 73.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 45.0% | 54.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 72.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.0% | 73.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.0% | 64.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 69.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.0% | 72.0% | |
ISTEP+ ECA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
End of Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 61.0% | |
| Biology I Test | |||
| 2010 | 28.0% | 37.0% | |
| English 10 Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.0% | 63.0% | |
Source: IN Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 7,021 | 20.5 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 41 |
| Kindergarten Students | 434 |
| 1st Grade Students | 512 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 487 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 516 |
| 4th Grade Students | 534 |
| 5th Grade Students | 515 |
| 6th Grade Students | 531 |
| 7th Grade Students | 561 |
| 8th Grade Students | 564 |
| 9th Grade Students | 623 |
| 10th Grade Students | 556 |
| 11th Grade Students | 566 |
| 12th Grade Students | 543 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 82 |
| Hispanic | 855 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 3,934 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,483 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3,228 |
| Female | 3,137 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 342 | 20.5 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 19 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 159 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 164 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 87 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 6 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 9 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | 9 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 4 |
| Library Support Staff | 6 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 243 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 5 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 2 |
| School Administrators | 16 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 40 |
| Student Support Services | 6 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 174 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $92,164,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $58,530,000 | 63.5% |
| Property Tax | $40,243,000 | 43.7% |
| Other School Systems | $59,000 | 0.06% |
| Cities and Counties | $2,243,000 | 2.4% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $503,000 | 0.5% |
| School Lunch | $1,381,000 | 1.5% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $734,000 | 0.8% |
| District Activity Receipts | $205,000 | 0.2% |
| Non-Specified | $433,000 | 0.5% |
| Rents and Royalties | $56,000 | 0.06% |
| Sale of Property | $2,800,000 | 3.0% |
| Interest Earnings | $802,000 | 0.9% |
| Private Contributions | $84,000 | 0.09% |
| Miscellaneous | $8,987,000 | 9.8% |
| Total State Revenues | $31,680,000 | 34.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $25,998,000 | 28.2% |
| Special Education Programs | $134,000 | 0.1% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $212,000 | 0.2% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $25,000 | 0.03% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $57,000 | 0.06% |
| School Lunch Programs | $25,000 | 0.03% |
| Other Programs | $1,287,000 | 1.4% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $3,669,000 | 4.0% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $273,000 | 0.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,954,000 | 2.1% |
| Through State - Title I | $309,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $13,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $4,000 | 0.00% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,343,000 | 1.5% |
| Through State - Other | $48,000 | 0.05% |
| Non-Specified | $237,000 | 0.3% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $55,388,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $33,743,000 | 60.9% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $18,758,000 | 33.9% |
| Student Support | $1,269,000 | 1.4% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $2,319,000 | 2.5% |
| General Administration Support | $1,268,000 | 1.4% |
| School Administration Support | $3,375,000 | 3.7% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $5,580,000 | 6.1% |
| Student Transportation Support | $4,068,000 | 4.4% |
| Other Support Services | $879,000 | 1.0% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,887,000 | 5.2% |
| Food Services | $2,887,000 | 3.1% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 79.9% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 468 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 58 | 2.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Merrillville Community School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 8
- Students: 7,021
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 342
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School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| EDGAR L MILLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5901 Waite St
Merrillville, IN Public | KG-4 | 415 | 16.3 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HENRY P FIELER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
407 West 61st Ave
Merrillville, IN Public | KG-4 | 446 | 18.5 |  Review This School |
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| HOMER IDDINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7249 Vanburen St
Merrillville, IN Public | KG-4 | 691 | 17.9 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| JOHN WOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6100 East 73rd Ave
Merrillville, IN Public | PK-4 | 370 | 18.9 | Review This School |
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| JONAS E SALK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3001 West 77th Ave
Merrillville, IN Public | KG-4 | 602 | 20.5 | Review This School |
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| MERRILLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
276 East 68th Place
Merrillville, IN Public | 9-12 | 2,288 | 20.3 |  2.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| MERRILLVILLE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | ||||
1400 West 61st Ave
Merrillville, IN Public | 5-6 | 1,046 | 22.9 | 1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PIERCE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
199 East 70th Place
Merrillville, IN Public | 7-8 | 1,125 | 21.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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