Mildred Merkley Elementary School
Regular School · Highland, IN
Mildred Merkley Elementary School is a regular school school in Highland, Indiana, serving grades KG–05 with 290 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 21.5:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 129 | 44% |
| White | 112 | 39% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 9% |
| Two or more races | 13 | 4% |
| Asian | 10 | 3% |
| Total enrollment | 290 | 149M / 141F |
English Language Learners: 12 (4% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 50-54% | 37.0% | 145 |
| Reading Proficiency | 40-44% | 42.2% | 145 |
| Science Proficiency | 40-49% | — | 43 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 290 | 100% |
Contact & Location
9340 Fifth St
Highland, IN 46322
Phone: (219)922-5640
Other Schools in District
- Allen J Warren Elementary School Elementary
- Judith Morton Johnston Elementary Elementary
- Southridge Elementary School Elementary
- Highland High School High
- Highland Middle School Middle
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 46322) → CensusDepth.com
- Indiana population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Indiana teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
180456000767
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD