George Rogers Clark Md/hs (Closed 2021)

1921 Davis Ave
Whiting, IN 46394
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,254 students in grades 6-12, George Rogers Clark Md/hs 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 6% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,254 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IN)
#1591 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6%
36%
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23%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
73%
14%
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Black
11%
13%
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White
13%
65%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
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72%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 George Rogers Clark Md/hs's ranking?
George Rogers Clark Md/hs is ranked #1591 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of George Rogers Clark Md/hs?
The graduation rate of George Rogers Clark Md/hs is 72%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend George Rogers Clark Md/hs?
1,254 students attend George Rogers Clark Md/hs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of George Rogers Clark Md/hs students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Rogers Clark Md/hs?
George Rogers Clark Md/hs has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does George Rogers Clark Md/hs offer ?
George Rogers Clark Md/hs offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is George Rogers Clark Md/hs part of?
George Rogers Clark Md/hs is part of School City Of Hammond School District.

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