School City Of Hammond School District
Top Rankings
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 2023 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 12,303 students in School City Of Hammond School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, 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 8% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
19 Schools
1,902 Schools
# Students
12,303 Students
1,033,226 Students
# Teachers
683 Teachers
65,700 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 391 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#358 out of 392 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
43%
Graduation Rate
82%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.54
# American Indian Students
15 Students
1,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
28,278 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
5,876 Students
135,499 Students
% Hispanic Students
48%
13%
# Black Students
4,385 Students
132,785 Students
% Black Students
36%
13%
# White Students
1,438 Students
679,714 Students
% White Students
12%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
919 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
558 Students
54,135 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
434
16,676
# Students in K Grade:
806
72,937
# Students in 1st Grade:
896
76,116
# Students in 2nd Grade:
878
73,804
# Students in 3rd Grade:
897
75,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
931
75,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,023
76,562
# Students in 6th Grade:
915
78,955
# Students in 7th Grade:
891
81,506
# Students in 8th Grade:
953
81,695
# Students in 9th Grade:
915
82,239
# Students in 10th Grade:
962
80,997
# Students in 11th Grade:
912
81,747
# Students in 12th Grade:
861
77,837
# Ungraded Students:
29
1,818
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,254 is higher than the state median of $11,698. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,005 is higher than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$170 MM
$15 MM
Spending
$167 MM
$15 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,254
$11,698
Spending / Student
$13,005
$11,647
Best School City Of Hammond School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morton Senior High School
Math: 12% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6915 Grand Ave
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7316
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7316
Grades: 9-12
| 1,240 students
Rank: #22.
Hammond High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5926 Calumet Ave
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2442
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2442
Grades: 9-12
| 891 students
Rank: #33.
Donald E Gavit Middle/high School
Math: 9% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1670 175th St
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7328
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7328
Grades: 6-12
| 1,490 students
Rank: #44.
Warren G Harding Elementary School
Math: 11% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3211 165th St
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7351
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7351
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #55.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 12% | Reading: 16%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6940 Northcote Ave
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7353
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7353
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #66.
George Rogers Clark Md/hs
Math: 6% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1921 Davis Ave
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-3522
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-3522
Grades: 6-12
| 1,254 students
Rank: #77.
Kenwood Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6416 Hohman Ave
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2469
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2469
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
Rank: #88.
Joseph Hess Elementary School
Math: 10% | Reading: 16%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3640 Orchard Dr
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7355
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7355
Grades: PK-5
| 585 students
Rank: #99.
Henry W Eggers Middle School
Math: 5% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5825 Blaine Ave
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2449
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2449
Grades: 6-8
| 765 students
Rank: #1010.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 8% | Reading: 13%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4221 Towle Ave
Hammond, IN 46327
(219) 933-2475
Hammond, IN 46327
(219) 933-2475
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #1111.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 116th St
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-1241
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-1241
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #1212.
Charles N Scott Middle School
Math: 5% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3635 173rd St
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7340
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7340
Grades: 6-8
| 798 students
Rank: #1313.
Maywood Elementary School
Math: 8% | Reading: 9%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 165th St
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2477
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2477
Grades: PK-5
| 585 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Frank O'bannon Elementary School
Math: 7% | Reading: 11%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1317 173rd St
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7360
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7360
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
Math: 7% | Reading: 11%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7025 Madison Ave
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2464
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2464
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #1616.
Morton Elementary School
Math: 7% | Reading: 8%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7006 Marshall Ave
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7336
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7336
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #1717.
Lew Wallace Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6235 Jefferson Ave
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2479
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2479
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #1818.
Washington Irving Elementary School
Math: 5% | Reading: 9%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4727 Pine Ave
Hammond, IN 46327
(219) 933-2467
Hammond, IN 46327
(219) 933-2467
Grades: PK-5
| 728 students
Rank: n/an/a
Area Career Center
Vocational School
5727 Sohl Ave
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2428
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2428
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to School City Of Hammond School District?
School City Of Hammond School District manages 19 public schools serving 12,303 students.
What is the rank of School City Of Hammond School District?
School City Of Hammond School District is ranked #358 out of 391 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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, 36% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 4% 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 $13,005 is higher than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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