Serious incidents run in line with the district average, and this school reports across every data category — a strong sign the numbers reflect reality.
| 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 #7 of 8 scoreable schools in this district.
| SCHOOL | GRADES | SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar L Miller Elementary School | PK–04 | 76 | A |
| Jonas E Salk Elementary School | KG–04 | 58 | A |
| Henry P Fieler Elementary School | PK–04 | 54 | A |
| Homer Iddings Elementary School | PK–04 | 53 | A |
| Merrillville High School | 09–12 | 22 | A |
| John Wood Elementary School | PK–04 | 13 | A |
| Merrillville Intermediate School | 05–06 | 6 | A |