How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School | Merrillville Intermediate School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gary, IN | Merrillville, IN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 447 | 788 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.9:1 | 13:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 89.5% | 49.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School | Merrillville Intermediate School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,662 | $10,733 |
| District | Lake Ridge New Tech Schools | Merrillville Community School Corporation |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School | Merrillville Intermediate School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28.0% | 8.4% |
| African American | 39.1% | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.3% | 21.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | 7.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School | Merrillville Intermediate School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 484:1 | 879:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 158 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.