SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

B+

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

47%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

52%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Hal E Clark Middle School Doesn't Meet Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

41%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

53%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

48%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

41%
36%

ELA Proficiency

53%
41%

Science Proficiency

48%
33%

IN Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

N/A%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

0%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

0

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

0%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

0%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

0%
3%

AP Computer Science

0%
1%

AP Math

0%
3%

IN Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

18.22 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.72 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

10.81 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$120,963

IN Average: $79,105

Unemployment Rate

3.6%

IN Average: 4.3%

Median Home value

$353,160

IN Average: $214,287

Median Rent

$1,395 /mo

IN Average: $1,101

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

95.5%

IN Average: 89.8%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

19:1

IN Average: 16:1

Number of Teachers

60

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$79,881

Average for all teachers in Lake Central School Corporation

Student to Counselor Ratio

356:1

IN Average: 377:1

Number of Support Staff

7

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

0

Nurses:

3

Social Workers:

0

Law Enforcement Officers:

1

Security Staff:

0

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

100%

IN Average: 96%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

92%

IN Average: 89%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

92

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

6

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

203

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

0

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

0

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

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Gender-Based

1

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

0

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$6961 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$10.09

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

70%

Native American

0%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1%

Black

7%

Latino

19%

Multiracial

3%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

20%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

2%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

0%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

2%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

1%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

14%

Gifted & Talented

0%

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