Mildred Merkley Elementary School

Mildred Merkley Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
9340 5th St,  Highland, IN
School Town Of Highland
2.4
268 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Rose Alexander
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
15
Full Time Teachers
15
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
5
Equity
6
Student Progress
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
277:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
White
50.2%
Hispanic
35.5%
Black
9.8%
Two or more races
2.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.4 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/17/2024
I have two children at Merkley and we could not be happier with the school. My children have been truly blessed with excellent teachers who go above and beyond to communicate with parents and challenge students. The guidance counselor is amazing!
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1.0 parent
2/2/2018
The Principal is HORRIBLE and doesnt know how to effectively manage. She also doesn't know state rules and regulations. She makes up things as she goes. Tells kids they cant hug each other (ok) but then asks them for a hug. Creepy.
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1.0 other
5/20/2015
My kids went to Merkley for a few years and mostly with terrible experience. Many of the teachers and the principal do not belong in education. It became so bad I pulled my child from there after just a month or so into the year. Shortly afterwards I get a notice that I have been sent to collections...
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3.0 parent
11/15/2014
Still forming a complete picture. The principal seems to be feared by the staff, and frankly, does not appear to really know what she is doing - what the role of a principal is, and how the staff are supposed to act. Some (at least verbally) expressed good intentions, but a lot of muddling through w...
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