Summary:
The 46324 zip code area of Hammond, Indiana is home to 6 elementary schools that are part of the School City of Hammond district. These schools serve students from diverse backgrounds, with minority enrollment ranging from 71.7% to 95.5%. While the district as a whole faces challenges, a few schools stand out in this area.
Kenwood Elementary School is the highest-performing school in the group, ranking 790 out of 1,010 Indiana elementary schools. It has the strongest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math, as well as the lowest chronic absenteeism rate and student-teacher ratio among the 6 schools. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School also stands out, with high performance in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade English Language Arts and Math, and a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate.
However, the schools in this area face significant challenges. All have high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. Chronic absenteeism rates are also very high, ranging from 26.2% to 40.6%, well above the state average. Test scores at these schools are generally below state averages, with the highest-performing school, Kenwood Elementary, still lagging behind. Addressing the needs of these schools will require a multi-faceted approach, focusing on targeted interventions, social-emotional support, and community engagement to drive meaningful improvements.
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