Best Schools in Hammond, IN
Hammond, IN has a total of 42 schools including 12 high schools, 11 middle schools and 19 elementary schools. A total of 26,392 students attend Hammond, IN schools. On average, schools in Hammond score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 19% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Hammond meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Hammond, IN
Hammond, IN has 12 high schools with 11,760 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 Hammond score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hammond exceed expectations.
1. Munster High School
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School Town Of Munster • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1564 Students
2. Whiting High School
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School City Of Whiting • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 441 Students
3. Hammond Academy Of Science & Tech
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Hammond Academy Of Science & Tech • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 564 Students
4. East Chicago Central High School
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School City Of East Chicago • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1079 Students
5. Morton Senior High School
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School City Of Hammond • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1609 Students
6. West Side Leadership Academy
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Gary Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1013 Students
7. Hammond Central High School
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School City Of Hammond • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1863 Students
8. Thornton Fractnl No High School
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Thornton Fractional Twp Hsd 215 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1383 Students
9. Washington G High School
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1568 Students
10. Excel Center - Hammond
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Excel Center - Hammond • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 195 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hammond, IN
Hammond, IN has 11 middle schools with 6,060 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 Hammond score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 17% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hammond meet expectations.
1. Wilbur Wright Middle School
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School Town Of Munster • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 908 Students
2. Schrum Memorial School
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Hoover-schrum Memorial Sd 157 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 277 Students
3. Whiting Middle School
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School City Of Whiting • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 270 Students
4. Henry W Eggers Middle School
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School City Of Hammond • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 855 Students
5. Charles N Scott Middle School
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School City Of Hammond • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 738 Students
6. Joseph Block Middle School
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School City Of East Chicago • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 487 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hammond, IN
Hammond, IN has 19 elementary schools with 8,572 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 Hammond score 12% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 17% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hammond don't meet expectations.
1. Ernest R Elliott Elementary School
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School Town Of Munster • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 472 Students
2. Washington G Elem School
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 639 Students
3. Addams Elem School
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 559 Students
4. Warren G Harding Elementary School
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School City Of Hammond • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 684 Students
5. Joseph Hess Elementary School
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School City Of Hammond • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 688 Students
6. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
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School City Of Hammond • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 439 Students
7. Kenwood Elementary School
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School City Of Hammond • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 253 Students
8. Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
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School City Of Hammond • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 546 Students
9. Thomas A Edison Elementary School
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School City Of Hammond • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 665 Students
10. Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch
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School City Of Hammond • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 283 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hammond, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hammond, IN has a total population of 70,713 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hammond, 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 Hammond, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hammond, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hammond, 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 Hammond, IN Internet Health Assessment.
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