Joseph Hess Elementary School vs Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 5.6/10 compared to 4.5/10. Joseph Hess Elementary School is significantly larger with 686 students, about 1.7× the size of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (415). In math proficiency, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School leads at 39.0%.
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Joseph Hess Elementary School
Hammond, IN
4.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 6th
686 students
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Hammond, IN
5.6/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 6th
415 students
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| Metric | Joseph Hess Elementary School | Thomas Jefferson Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.5 / 10 | 5.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Growth Score | 6.5 | 6.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59.3% | 53.3% |
| Environment Score | 2.6 | 6.9 |
| State Rank | #1,670 of 1,828 | #1,283 of 1,828 |
| State Percentile | 9th | 30th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Joseph Hess Elementary School | Thomas Jefferson Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 38.0% | 39.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 36.0% | 35.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Hammond (46323) | Hammond (46324) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,906 | $61,118 |
| Median Home Value | $149,200 | $141,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,189 | $1,157 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 15.5% | 15.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% | 12.0% |
| Avg Commute | 24 min | 25 min |