Best Schools in 46408, IN
46408, IN has 13 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,071 students. On average they score 18% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in 46408 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 46408, IN
The top high schools in 46408, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Griffth Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Griffith Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1059 Students
2. Calumet New Tech High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Ridge New Tech Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 619 Students
3. West Side Leadership Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gary Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1013 Students
4. Excel Center - Gary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Excel Center - Gary • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 145 Students
Best Middle Schools in 46408, IN
The top middle schools in 46408, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Ridge New Tech Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 476 Students
2. Bailly Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gary Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 383 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 46408, IN
The top elementary schools in 46408, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beiriger Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Griffith Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
2. Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Ridge New Tech Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 524 Students
3. Glen Park Acad For Excel In Lrn
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gary Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 524 Students
4. Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Griffith Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 464 Students
5. Ascension Lutheran Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Lutheran Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 46 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 46408, IN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
46408, IN has a total population of 15,074 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 46408, 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 46408, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 46408, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 46408, 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 46408, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 46408, IN
How many schools are in 46408, IN?
46408, IN has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,071 students in total.
How do schools in 46408 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 46408 score 18% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in 46408 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 46408?
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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- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 10%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations