How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hal E Clark Middle School | Michael Grimmer Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Saint John, IN | Schererville, IN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 814 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.2:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 18.5% | 27.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Hal E Clark Middle School | Michael Grimmer Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,793 | $12,793 |
| District | Lake Central School Corporation | Lake Central School Corporation |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hal E Clark Middle School | Michael Grimmer Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.0% | 55.9% |
| African American | 7.7% | 10.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.7% | 24.9% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Multiracial | 4.5% | 5.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hal E Clark Middle School | Michael Grimmer Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 375:1 | 780:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.5% | 23.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 6 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.