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School City Of Hammond School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 11,505 students in School City Of Hammond School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in School City Of Hammond School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
17 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
11,505 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
650 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
School City Of Hammond School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 398 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 71% has decreased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#355 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Graduation Rate
71%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.55
# American Indian Students
9 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
5,515 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
48%
14%
# Black Students
4,341 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
38%
13%
# White Students
1,086 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
9%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
536 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
606
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
790
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
801
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
814
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
868
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
849
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
875
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
837
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
782
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
811
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
867
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
938
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
845
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
822
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,299 is higher than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,326 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$165 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$153 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,299
$13,148
Spending / Student
$13,326
$12,780
Best School City Of Hammond School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Warren G Harding Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3211 165th St
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7351
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7351
Grades: PK-6
| 684 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6940 Northcote Ave
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7353
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7353
Grades: PK-6
| 439 students
Rank: #33.
Joseph Hess Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3640 Orchard Dr
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7355
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7355
Grades: PK-6
| 688 students
Rank: #44.
Frank O'bannon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1317 173rd St
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7360
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7360
Grades: PK-6
| 544 students
Rank: #55.
Kenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6416 Hohman Ave
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2469
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2469
Grades: PK-6
| 253 students
Rank: #66.
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7025 Madison Ave
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2464
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2464
Grades: PK-6
| 665 students
Rank: #77.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4221 Towle Ave
Hammond, IN 46327
(219) 933-2475
Hammond, IN 46327
(219) 933-2475
Grades: PK-6
| 546 students
Rank: #88.
Hammond Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5926 Calumet Ave
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2442
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2442
Grades: 9-12
| 1,863 students
Rank: #99.
Morton Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6915 Grand Ave
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7316
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7316
Grades: 9-12
| 1,609 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 116th St
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-1241
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-1241
Grades: PK-6
| 283 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Lew Wallace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6235 Jefferson Ave
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2479
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2479
Grades: PK-6
| 465 students
Rank: #1212.
Morton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7006 Marshall Ave
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7336
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7336
Grades: PK-6
| 476 students
Rank: #1313.
Washington Irving Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4727 Pine Ave
Hammond, IN 46327
(219) 933-2467
Hammond, IN 46327
(219) 933-2467
Grades: PK-6
| 728 students
Rank: #1414.
Henry W Eggers Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5825 Blaine Ave
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2449
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2449
Grades: 7-8
| 855 students
Rank: #1515.
Annie Burns-hicks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 165th St
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2477
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2477
Grades: PK-6
| 669 students
Rank: #1616.
Charles N Scott Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3635 173rd St
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7340
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7340
Grades: 7-8
| 738 students
Rank: n/an/a
Area Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
5727 Sohl Ave
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2428
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2428
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to School City Of Hammond School District?
School City Of Hammond School District manages 17 public schools serving 11,505 students.
What is the rank of School City Of Hammond School District?
School City Of Hammond School District is ranked #356 out of 398 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in School City Of Hammond School District?
48% of School City Of Hammond School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of School City Of Hammond School District?
School City Of Hammond School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is School City Of Hammond School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,326 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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