For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,126 students in Merrillville, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Merrillville, IN are Pierce Middle School and Higher Institute Of Arts & Technical. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merrillville, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Merrillville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Merrillville, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pierce Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
199 E 70th Pl
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5308
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5308
Gr: 7-8 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Higher Institute Of Arts & Technical
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5861 Harrison Street
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 359-1522
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 359-1522
Gr: K-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Merrillville, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Merrillville, IN include Pierce Middle School and Higher Institute Of Arts & Technical.
How many public middle schools are located in Merrillville?
2 public middle schools are located in Merrillville.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrillville?
Merrillville public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).