Serving 536 students in grades 6-12, Hammond Of Science & Tech 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 19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hammond Of Science & Tech ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Hammond Of Science & Tech's student population of 536 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
536 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hammond Of Science & Tech ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hammond Of Science & Tech is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1042 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
65%
14%
Black
18%
13%
White
13%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hammond Of Science & Tech's ranking?
Hammond Of Science & Tech is ranked #1042 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Hammond Of Science & Tech often compared to?
Hammond Of Science & Techis often viewed alongside schools like Griffth Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hammond Of Science & Tech?
The graduation rate of Hammond Of Science & Tech is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hammond Of Science & Tech?
536 students attend Hammond Of Science & Tech.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Hammond Of Science & Tech students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hammond Of Science & Tech?
Hammond Of Science & Tech has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hammond Of Science & Tech offer ?
Hammond Of Science & Tech offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Hammond Of Science & Tech part of?
Hammond Of Science & Tech is part of Hammond Academy Of Science & TECH School District.
School Reviews
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