Donald E Gavit Middle/high School (Closed 2021)

1670 175th St
Hammond, IN 46324
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,490 students in grades 6-12, Donald E Gavit Middle/high School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 9% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,490 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IN)
#1536 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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9%
36%
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25%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
40%
14%
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Black
41%
13%
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White
15%
65%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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76%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Donald E Gavit Middle/high School and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Donald E Gavit Middle/high School's ranking?
Donald E Gavit Middle/high School is ranked #1536 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Donald E Gavit Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Donald E Gavit Middle/high School is 76%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Donald E Gavit Middle/high School?
1,490 students attend Donald E Gavit Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Donald E Gavit Middle/high School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Donald E Gavit Middle/high School?
Donald E Gavit Middle/high School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Donald E Gavit Middle/high School offer ?
Donald E Gavit Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Donald E Gavit Middle/high School part of?
Donald E Gavit Middle/high School is part of School City Of Hammond School District.

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