Merrillville Intermediate School

Middle No virtual instruction Merrillville, IN Grades 05–06 Suburb: Large Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN SchoolScore™ B (76)
  • 788 Students
  • 60.6 Teachers (FTE)
  • 13:1 Student:Teacher
  • 05–06 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (219)650-5306 Phone
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Merrillville Intermediate School
Merrillville, IN 46410
Middle No virtual instruction Grades 05–06 SchoolScore™ B (76)
788
Students
60.6
Teachers
13:1
Student:Teacher
(219)650-5306
Phone

Merrillville Intermediate School is a public Middle school located in Merrillville, INDIANA, operated by the Merrillville Community School Corp school district. It serves grades 05–06.

Key statistics: 788 students enrolled; a 13:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Indiana Middle School Average
Enrollment
788.0
State avg: 595.0
▲ 32% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.01:1
State avg: 15.6:1
▼ 17% better
Free Lunch %
54.4%
State avg: 49.1%
▲ 11% worse
School Details
School Name
Merrillville Intermediate School
NCESSCH ID
180969001581
State School ID
IN-4600-3813
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1400 W 61st Ave
City
Merrillville
State
Indiana
ZIP Code
46410
County
Lake County
Metro Area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
1801
State Leg. Upper
18003
State Leg. Lower
18014
Latitude
41.5089
Longitude
-87.3518
Grades Offered
5th 6th
👥
788
Total Students
👩‍🏫
60.6
Teachers FTE
📐
13:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
60.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)60.6
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 429 54.4%
Not Applicable 349 44.3%
District Info
District Name
Merrillville Community School Corp
LEAID
1809690
State LEA ID
IN-4600
Phone
(219)650-5300
Website
http://www.mvsc.k12.in.us/index.htm
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Merrillville
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$99,462K
Federal Revenue
$14,827K
State Revenue
$48,120K
Local Revenue
$36,515K
Total Expenditure
$91,778K
Instruction Exp.
$34,661K
Support Services
$25,632K
Other Current Exp.
$4,146K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Merrillville Intermediate School

1
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech
Merrillville · Elementary
0.4 mi
2
Henry P Fieler Elementary School
Merrillville · Elementary
0.5 mi
3
Edgar L Miller Elementary School
Merrillville · Elementary
1.2 mi
4
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn
Gary · Elementary
1.4 mi
5
Merrillville High School
Merrillville · High
1.5 mi
6
Homer Iddings Elementary School
Merrillville · Elementary
1.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Merrillville Intermediate School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Merrillville Intermediate School?
788 students are enrolled at Merrillville Intermediate School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Merrillville Intermediate School have?
Merrillville Intermediate School has 60.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13:1.
What grades does Merrillville Intermediate School serve?
Merrillville Intermediate School serves grades 05 through 06.
Is Merrillville Intermediate School a charter school?
Merrillville Intermediate School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Merrillville Intermediate School located in?
Merrillville Intermediate School is located in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area.
What school district does Merrillville Intermediate School belong to?
Merrillville Intermediate School is part of the Merrillville Community School Corp school district.
How much does Merrillville Community School Corp spend per student?
The Merrillville Community School Corp district spends approximately $116,469,543 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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