The top reported proficiency rate is 40% in Social studies. The lowest is 5% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Charles N Scott Middle School
Charles N Scott Middle School is a regular public school in Hammond, part of School City of Hammond, serving only seventh and eighth grades. It is one of the district’s middle schools and has a sizable enrollment for a school covering just two grade levels.
State test results from the ILEARN assessments show that the share of students scoring proficient in math is low. Proficiency in English language arts is also low, though considerably higher than in math. An older social studies assessment, from a prior state test that is no longer administered, showed a higher proficiency rate at that time. When compared with other schools across Lake County, Scott Middle School’s overall proficiency across tested subjects sits above the midpoint for the county. That relative position means that while the absolute proficiency numbers are low, the school performs on par with or better than many of its nearby counterparts. A parent looking at these numbers will want to investigate the school’s academic program and intervention strategies directly.
The student body is predominantly Black and Hispanic, with a smaller share of white students and a modest number of multiracial students. The population is largely low-income: the majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Data on the share of students with individualized education plans or who are English learners was not available in the record, so the full scope of specialized support is unclear.
Hammond is a Rust Belt city on the Indiana border with Chicago, part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Its economy was built on heavy industry and meatpacking, and while it has since diversified into healthcare, transportation, logistics, and hospitality, the city has experienced a steady population decline typical of the region. The school is situated in a network of neighborhoods shaped by rail lines, industrial corridors, and older residential districts. Home values are modest compared with state and national benchmarks. The city has a traditional downtown, a campus of Purdue University Northwest, and commuter rail connections to Chicago. Growth and development efforts have focused on redevelopment projects such as a recent sports complex, but the broader context is one of stabilization rather than expansion. The district reported no major recent changes that would affect families.
The data available does not include chronic absenteeism rates, discipline figures, or staffing patterns. Information on after-school programs, clubs, or specialized academic offerings was not in the record, so families should contact the school directly to learn about what is available.
Charles N Scott Middle School serves a predominantly low-income and diverse student body in an older industrial city. Its state assessment scores are low in absolute terms, but they compare favorably with many other schools in Lake County. A parent considering this school will want to evaluate its academic supports and enrichment opportunities firsthand, given the limits of what the public data shows.
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