Serving 663 students in grades 7-8, Charles N Scott Middle 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 is 3% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 663 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10%
- Attendance Zone: Charles N Scott Middle School serves the southeast part of Hammond, IN, covering an area of approximately 7.3 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charles N Scott Middle School's student population of 663 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
663 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Charles N Scott Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles N Scott Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1681 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
38%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
44%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
13%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
navy blue and orange
School Mascot
Scorpion
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles N Scott Middle School's ranking?
Charles N Scott Middle School is ranked #1681 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Charles N Scott Middle School often compared to?
Charles N Scott Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry W Eggers Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Charles N Scott Middle School?
663 students attend Charles N Scott Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Charles N Scott Middle School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charles N Scott Middle School?
Charles N Scott Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Charles N Scott Middle School offer ?
Charles N Scott Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Charles N Scott Middle School part of?
Charles N Scott Middle School is part of School City Of Hammond School District.
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