Best High Schools in Griffith, IN

Griffith, IN has 3 high schools with 1,856 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Griffith score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Griffith meet expectations.

1. Griffth Jr/sr High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Griffith Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1059 Students

2. Calumet New Tech High School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lake Ridge New Tech Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 619 Students

Best Middle Schools in Griffith, IN

Griffith, IN has 3 middle schools with 2,085 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Griffith score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Griffith don't meet expectations.

1. Michael Grimmer Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lake Central School Corporation • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 754 Students

2. Merrillville Intermediate School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Merrillville Community School Corp • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 855 Students

3. Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lake Ridge New Tech Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 476 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Griffith, IN

Griffith, IN has 8 elementary schools with 3,537 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Griffith score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Griffith don't meet expectations.

1. Southridge Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

School Town Of Highland • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 398 Students

2. Peifer Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lake Central School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 471 Students

3. Beiriger Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Griffith Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students

4. Joseph Hess Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

School City Of Hammond • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 688 Students

5. Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lake Ridge New Tech Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 524 Students

6. Edgar L Miller Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Merrillville Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 351 Students

7. Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Griffith Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 464 Students

8. St Mary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Mary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 198 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Griffith, IN

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Griffith, IN has a total population of 18,159 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Griffith, IN

7,478

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

26%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Griffith, IN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

20.79 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.37 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

17.42 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Griffith, IN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Griffith, IN.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,921 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

63 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Griffith, IN Internet Health Assessment.

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