Serious incidents run slightly above the district average, and this school reported across every federal category — the numbers have something behind them.
| CATEGORY | COUNT | TIER |
|---|---|---|
| Firearm or explosive possession | 0 | Serious |
| Homicide | 0 | Serious |
| Physical attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Rape / sexual assault | 0 | Serious |
| Referral to law enforcement | 0 | Serious |
| Robbery with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| School-related arrest | 0 | Serious |
| Threat of attack with weapon | 1 | Serious |
| Harassment on basis of race/sex/disab. | 0 | Moderate |
| Physical attack without weapon | 77 | Moderate |
| Robbery without weapon | 10 | Moderate |
| Sexual harassment | 0 | Moderate |
| Threat of attack without weapon | 14 | Moderate |
| Bullying / harassment (general) | 0 | Minor |
Pierce Middle School ranks #6 of 7 scoreable schools in this district.
| SCHOOL | GRADES | SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas E Salk Elementary School | KG–04 | 81 | A |
| Homer Iddings Elementary School | PK–04 | 75 | A |
| Henry P Fieler Elementary School | PK–04 | 74 | A |
| Merrillville High School | 09–12 | 30 | A |
| John Wood Elementary School | PK–04 | 18 | A |
| Merrillville Intermediate School | 05–06 | 7 | A |
| Edgar L Miller Elementary School | PK–04 | — | C |