Serving 281 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mildred Merkley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 281 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IN
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Mildred Merkley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mildred Merkley Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Mildred Merkley Elementary School?
281 students attend Mildred Merkley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Mildred Merkley Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mildred Merkley Elementary School?
Mildred Merkley Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mildred Merkley Elementary School offer ?
Mildred Merkley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mildred Merkley Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 281 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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