Hammond Of Science & Tech vs. Griffth Jr/sr High School
Should I attend Hammond Of Science & Tech or Griffth Jr/sr High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
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
Griffth Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 1,118 students in grades 6-12, Griffth Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12
Total Students
536 students
1,118 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
67 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1042 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#575 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
60-64%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
82
170
Grade 7 Students
81
173
Grade 8 Students
94
157
Grade 9 Students
83
148
Grade 10 Students
76
140
Grade 11 Students
67
149
Grade 12 Students
53
172
Ungraded Students
-
9
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
65%
27%
% Black
18%
22%
% White
13%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
