Mildred Merkley Elementary School vs. Rowena Kyle Elementary School
Should you attend Mildred Merkley Elementary School or Rowena Kyle 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
Mildred Merkley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Rowena Kyle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 472 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rowena Kyle Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
265 students
472 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#718 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#569 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
41
61
Grade 1 Students
44
75
Grade 2 Students
48
93
Grade 3 Students
41
75
Grade 4 Students
36
85
Grade 5 Students
55
83
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
35%
35%
% Black
10%
14%
% White
50%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
