Mildred Merkley Elementary School
Grades: K-5
Students: 265
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 20:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 277:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
9340 5th Street
Highland, IN 46322
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5640
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
6/10
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College ReadinessNA
Student GrowthRead what parents are saying about Mildred Merkley Elementary School
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!
Posted by a parent on 9/16/2024The 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.
Posted by a parent on 2/2/2018My 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
Posted by a community member on 5/20/2015Still 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
Posted by a parent on 11/15/2014Worse adminastrator ever. She needs to be replaced, but its hard when you are SLEEPING with the schoolboard
Posted by a parent on 11/5/2014Nearby Schools
Browse other schools near Mildred Merkley Elementary SchoolHighland schools - Mildred Merkley Elementary School is located at 9340 5th Street, Highland IN 46322. Mildred Merkley Elementary School is in the School Town Of Highland. Mildred Merkley Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-5.
