John I Meister Elementary School vs. Mildred Merkley Elementary School
Should you attend John I Meister Elementary School or Mildred Merkley Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
John I Meister Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Mildred Merkley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John I Meister Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 265 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 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
346 students
265 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1317 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#718 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
50
41
Grade 1 Students
60
44
Grade 2 Students
78
48
Grade 3 Students
53
41
Grade 4 Students
56
36
Grade 5 Students
49
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
46%
35%
% Black
9%
10%
% White
35%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
3%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
