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#965 of 1,823 schools in IN
Michael Grimmer Middle School
Middle School · Lake Central School Corporation · Schererville, IN
A Lake Central School Corporation middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
225 W 77th Ave, Schererville, IN 46375
- Math 50% vs IN 39% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Michael Grimmer Middle School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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 39 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Michael Grimmer Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,389/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Schererville), 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
$89,646
Median home value
$295,400
Median rent
$1,250/mo
College educated
35.7%
Homeownership
82.2%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46375; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Kahler Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 5–8 | 3.1 mi | 946 | Compare → |
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lake Central School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $12,793NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Michael Grimmer Middle School is listed in Lake Central School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Michael Grimmer Middle School
Michael Grimmer Middle School is a public middle school in Schererville, IN, part of Lake Central School Corporation, serving approximately 788 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #965 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Michael Grimmer Middle School
What grades does Michael Grimmer Middle School serve?
Michael Grimmer Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Michael Grimmer Middle School?
Michael Grimmer Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 788 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michael Grimmer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Michael Grimmer Middle School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Michael Grimmer Middle School rank in IN?
Michael Grimmer Middle School ranks #965 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Michael Grimmer Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Michael Grimmer Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Michael Grimmer Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Michael Grimmer Middle School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Michael Grimmer Middle School a charter school?
No, Michael Grimmer Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Michael Grimmer Middle School a Title I school?
No, Michael Grimmer Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Michael Grimmer Middle School?
32.6% of students at Michael Grimmer 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 788
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (219) 865-6985
- Area population (ZIP 46375)
- 24,012
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
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 46375; 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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