SchoolGrade

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

SchoolGrade™

C

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

Actual Test Scores

33%

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

Projected Test Scores

18%

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

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Hammond Academy Of Science & Tech Greatly Exceeds 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

19%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

50%

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

Science Proficiency

30%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

19%
36%

ELA Proficiency

50%
41%

Science Proficiency

30%
33%

IN Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

90%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

1%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

1

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

12%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

12%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

0%
3%

AP Computer Science

2%
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

C

36.32 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

4.95 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

20.46 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

$66,032

IN Average: $93,298

Unemployment Rate

9.2%

IN Average: 6.0%

Median Home value

$169,657

IN Average: $287,130

Median Rent

$1,282 /mo

IN Average: $1,386

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

86.4%

IN Average: 90.1%

Teachers & Staff

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

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

15:1

IN Average: 16:1

Number of Teachers

36

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$54,861

Average for all teachers in Hammond Academy Of Science & Tech

Student to Counselor Ratio

282:1

IN Average: 377:1

Number of Support Staff

3

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

0

Nurses:

1

Social Workers:

0

Law Enforcement Officers:

0

Security Staff:

0

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

92%

IN Average: 96%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

83%

IN Average: 89%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

45

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

55

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

196

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.

View incidents of bullying by victim type

Gender-Based

0

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

0

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$5131 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$4.05

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

13%

Native American

0%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1%

Black

18%

Latino

65%

Multiracial

3%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

63%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

0%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

0%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

10%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

0%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

9%

Gifted & Talented

0%

High Schools Nearest to Hammond Academy Of Science & Tech

Explore nearby high schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

Thornton Fractnl No High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 8%
  • Projected Test Scores: 17%
  • Distance: 1.1 mi
Hammond Central High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Distance: 1.1 mi
East Chicago Central High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Distance: 2.5 mi
Thornridge High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 6%
  • Projected Test Scores: 8%
  • Distance: 3.9 mi
Thornton Fractnl So High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 13%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Distance: 4.2 mi
Carver Military Academy Hs

  • Actual Test Scores: 6%
  • Projected Test Scores: 14%
  • Distance: 4.3 mi
Munster High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 76%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Distance: 4.5 mi
Whiting High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Distance: 4.6 mi
Morton Senior High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Distance: 4.8 mi
Thornwood High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 9%
  • Projected Test Scores: 11%
  • Distance: 4.8 mi