Best High Schools in New Chicago, IN

New Chicago, IN has 3 high schools with 2,454 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 New Chicago score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in New Chicago meet expectations.

1. Hobart High School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

School City Of Hobart • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1306 Students

2. River Forest High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

River Forest Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students

3. Thomas A Edison Jr-sr Hs

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lake Station Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 616 Students

Best Middle Schools in New Chicago, IN

New Chicago, IN has 2 middle schools with 1,296 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 New Chicago score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in New Chicago meet expectations.

1. Hobart Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

School City Of Hobart • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 917 Students

2. River Forest Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

River Forest Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 379 Students

Best Elementary Schools in New Chicago, IN

New Chicago, IN has 3 elementary schools with 1,176 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 New Chicago score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in New Chicago don't meet expectations.

1. Veterans Elementary School At Mundell

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

School City Of Hobart • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 560 Students

2. John I Meister Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

River Forest Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 346 Students

3. Virgil I Bailey Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lake Station Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 270 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in New Chicago, IN

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

Community Factors

New Chicago, IN has a total population of 2,559 with 35% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in New Chicago, IN

4,926

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

81%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

13%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood New Chicago, IN.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

29.92 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.58 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

25.33 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in New Chicago, IN.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,159 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

49 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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