Michael Grimmer Middle School
Tel:
(219) 865-6985
- Michael Grimmer Middle School serves 869 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Michael Grimmer Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Top Placements
Michael Grimmer Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Michael Grimmer Middle School's student population of 869 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 869 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Michael Grimmer Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Michael Grimmer Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #430 out of 1762 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 54% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 12% |
| Black | 9% | 12% |
| White | 69% | 69% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lake Central School Corporation School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Michael Grimmer Middle School is Lake Central High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is West Lake Spec Ed Coop (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is James H Watson Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Schererville James H Watson Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 546 students
0.1 miles
333 W 77th St
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-1365 0.1 PK-4 546 - Schererville Homan Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 522 students
1.1 miles
210 E Joliet
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-4451 1.1 PK-4 522 - Saint John Lake Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 3,310 students
1.1 miles
8400 Wicker Ave
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-8551 1.1 9-12 3,310 - Saint John West Lake Spec Ed Coop Special Education School
Grades: PK-12
1.1 miles
8410 Wicker Avenue
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 865-1171 1.1 PK-12 n/a - Saint John Kolling Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 666 students
1.5 miles
8801 Wicker Ave
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-8577 1.5 K-4 666
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