Best Schools in Hammond, IL
Hammond, IL has 11 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,653 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in Hammond greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hammond, IL
The top high schools in Hammond, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bement High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bement Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 81 Students
2. Arthur-lovington-atwood-hammond
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arthur Cusd 305 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 324 Students
3. Cerro Gordo Jr And Sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cerro Gordo Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 221 Students
4. Sullivan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 361 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hammond, IL
The top middle schools in Hammond, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bement Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bement Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 73 Students
2. Sullivan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hammond, IL
The top elementary schools in Hammond, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bement Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bement Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 140 Students
2. Sullivan Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan Cusd 300 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students
3. Cerro Gordo Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cerro Gordo Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 239 Students
4. Atwood-hammond Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arthur Cusd 305 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 236 Students
5. Lovington Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arthur Cusd 305 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 160 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hammond, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hammond, IL has a total population of 674 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hammond, IL
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 Hammond, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hammond, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hammond, IL.
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 Hammond, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hammond, IL
How many schools are in Hammond, IL?
Hammond, IL has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,653 students in total.
How do schools in Hammond perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Hammond score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in Hammond greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hammond?
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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