Merrillville Community School District

District Spending

The Merrillville Community School District spends $7,329 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 56% on instruction, 39% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Merrillville Community School District has 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the IN state average being 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Merrillville Community School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Merrillville Community School District, 12% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Merrillville Community School District serves 3% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.