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Henry W Eggers Middle School
Middle School · School City of Hammond · Hammond, IN
A School City of Hammond middle school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5825 Blaine Ave, Hammond, IN 46320
- Math 6% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Henry W Eggers Middle School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Henry W Eggers Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,823/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hammond), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,706
Median home value
$115,300
Median rent
$853/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
42.8%
Poverty rate
32.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46320; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schrum Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 261 | Compare → |
| Wentworth JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| Creative Communications AcadEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 7–8 | 2.6 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| S T E M AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 7–8 | 2.6 mi | 172 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
School City of Hammond
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #8 of 16
- District spending per student
- $14,879NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Henry W Eggers Middle School is listed in School City of Hammond; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Henry W Eggers Middle School
Henry W Eggers Middle School is a public middle school in Hammond, IN, part of School City of Hammond, serving approximately 783 students in grades 7th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,717 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Henry W Eggers Middle School
What grades does Henry W Eggers Middle School serve?
Henry W Eggers Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Henry W Eggers Middle School?
Henry W Eggers Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 783 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry W Eggers Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry W Eggers Middle School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Henry W Eggers Middle School rank in IN?
Henry W Eggers Middle School ranks #1,717 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Henry W Eggers Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Henry W Eggers Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Henry W Eggers Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Henry W Eggers Middle School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Henry W Eggers Middle School a charter school?
No, Henry W Eggers Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Henry W Eggers Middle School a Title I school?
No, Henry W Eggers Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henry W Eggers Middle School?
64.9% of students at Henry W Eggers Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 783
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (219) 933-2449
- Area population (ZIP 46320)
- 14,097
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46320; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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