Best Schools in 46342, IN
46342, IN has 25 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 13 elementary) serving 15,724 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in 46342 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 46342, IN
The top high schools in 46342, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wheeler High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Township School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 434 Students
2. Hobart High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School City Of Hobart • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1306 Students
3. Portage High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Township Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2243 Students
4. Merrillville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrillville Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2042 Students
5. River Forest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Forest Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students
6. Thomas A Edison Jr-sr Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Station Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 616 Students
Best Middle Schools in 46342, IN
The top middle schools in 46342, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union Township Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Township School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 324 Students
2. Hobart Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School City Of Hobart • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 917 Students
3. Merrillville Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrillville Community School Corp • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 855 Students
4. William Fegely Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Township Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 633 Students
5. River Forest Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Forest Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 379 Students
6. Pierce Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrillville Community School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 919 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 46342, IN
The top elementary schools in 46342, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union Center Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Township School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 413 Students
2. John Simatovich Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Township School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 238 Students
3. Joan Martin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School City Of Hobart • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 501 Students
4. Liberty Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School City Of Hobart • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 423 Students
5. Veterans Elementary School At Mundell
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School City Of Hobart • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 560 Students
6. South Haven Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Township Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 281 Students
7. John Wood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrillville Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 315 Students
8. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Township Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 453 Students
9. Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Station Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 239 Students
10. Henry S Evans Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Forest Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 46342, IN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
46342, IN has a total population of 32,556 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 46342, IN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 46342, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 46342, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 46342, IN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 46342, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 46342, IN
How many schools are in 46342, IN?
46342, IN has 25 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 15,724 students in total.
How do schools in 46342 perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in 46342 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 46342 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 46342?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 23%
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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 21%
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- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 10%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations