Hal E Clark Middle School

Q: Is Hal E Clark Middle School a good school?

Hal E Clark Middle School ranks 81 st of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hal E Clark Middle School is a public middle school located in Saint John, Indiana, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 1,069 students. The school is part of the Lake Central School Corporation, which is ranked 34th out of 381 school districts in Indiana and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hal E Clark Middle School consistently performs well on ILEARN assessments, with higher proficiency rates compared to the Lake Central School Corporation and the state of Indiana in both English Language Arts and Math across all grade levels. The school also has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with 69.32% White, 6.55% African American, 19.55% Hispanic, and 1.5% Asian students. Additionally, Hal E Clark Middle School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to some of the other nearby middle schools, such as Lake Ridge New Technical Middle School and Merrillville Intermediate School.

Hal E Clark Middle School's consistent academic performance, diverse student population, and favorable metrics compared to nearby schools suggest the school is providing a high-quality education and effectively serving its community. While the school is performing well overall, there may be opportunities to further improve in areas such as Math proficiency and reducing chronic absenteeism.

Detail:

Public 5-8

8915 W 93rd Ave
Saint John, IN 46373

(219) 365-8507

District: Lake Central School Corporation

SchoolDigger Rank:
81^st of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,687

Students who attend Hal E Clark Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lake Central High School

Feeder schools for Hal E Clark Middle School:

Elementary:	Kolling Elementary School
	Peifer Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.8

Number of students: 1,069

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.3%

Hispanic:

19.6%

African American:

6.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hal E Clark Middle School ranks better than 83.3% of middle schools in Indiana. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Lake Central School Corporation District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.91. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Hal E Clark Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Lake Central School Corporation District. Racial makeup is: White (69.3%), Hispanic (19.6%), African American (6.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lake Central School Corporation District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hal E Clark Middle School is 18.8, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Lake Central School Corporation District! (See more...)

Compare Hal E Clark Middle School employs 56.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hal E Clark Middle School is $9,687, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Lake Central School Corporation District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hal E Clark Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Hal E Clark Middle School 81^st of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Hal E Clark Middle School in the ranking list.)

Lake Central School Corporation:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Central School Corporation 34^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hal E Clark Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2010	81.73	40^th	428	90.7%
2011	79.79	58^th	451	87.1%
2012	77.40	64^th	447	85.7%
2013	74.51	87^th	444	80.4%
2014	68.62	135^th	470	71.3%
2015	68.92	137^th	485	71.8%
2016	67.04	144^th	494	70.9%
2017	69.38	128^th	472	72.9%
2018	77.56	84^th	473	82.2%
2019	83.38	59^th	470	87.4%
2021	79.04	85^th	483	82.4%
2022	82.12	71^st	490	85.5%
2023	69.59	136^th	489	72.2%
2024	79.91	81^st	485	83.3%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hal E Clark Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	920	43	17	120	5	n/a	n/a	50	1155
2010	927	40	19	136	7	n/a	n/a	38	1167
2011	893	40	17	127	4	0	48	0	1129
2012	846	44	22	117	3	0	45	0	1077
2013	877	50	20	107	3	0	38	0	1095
2014	871	42	19	107	3	0	38	0	1080
2015	911	54	18	117	3	0	31	0	1134
2016	874	52	14	136	6	0	24	0	1106
2017	872	60	13	166	5	0	24	0	1140
2018	864	63	9	173	6	0	19	0	1134
2019	805	63	11	175	7	0	27	0	1088
2020	786	60	10	183	2	0	25	0	1066
2021	774	67	11	175	2	0	28	0	1057
2022	742	68	16	207	1	0	30	0	1064
2023	741	70	16	209	2	0	31	0	1069

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hal E Clark Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	1155	61.0	18.9	13.1
2010	1167	63.0	18.5	15.8
2011	1129	65.0	17.3	17
2012	1077	57.0	18.8	17.7
2013	1095	56.0	19.5	18.6
2014	1080	56.2	19.2	17.2
2015	1134	54.0	21.0	17.7
2016	1106	53.0	20.8	16
2017	1140	57.4	19.8	17.8
2018	1134	58.4	19.4	17.4
2019	1088	57.0	19.0	18.8
2020	1066	59.0	18.0	21.3
2021	1057	60.2	17.5	20.8
2022	1064	59.5	17.8	21.1
2023	1069	56.8	18.8	23.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hal E Clark Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	1155	61.0	18.9	13.1
2010	1167	63.0	18.5	15.8
2011	1129	65.0	17.3	17
2012	1077	57.0	18.8	17.7
2013	1095	56.0	19.5	18.6
2014	1080	56.2	19.2	17.2
2015	1134	54.0	21.0	17.7
2016	1106	53.0	20.8	16
2017	1140	57.4	19.8	17.8
2018	1134	58.4	19.4	17.4
2019	1088	57.0	19.0	18.8
2020	1066	59.0	18.0	21.3
2021	1057	60.2	17.5	20.8
2022	1064	59.5	17.8	21.1
2023	1069	56.8	18.8	23.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hal E Clark Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$294 (3.4%)	$8,376 (96.6%)	$8,670
2020	$293 (3.5%)	$7,993 (96.5%)	$8,286
2021	$359 (3.9%)	$8,884 (96.1%)	$9,242
2022	$347 (3.6%)	$9,340 (96.4%)	$9,687

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hal E Clark Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 59^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 136^th of 489 Middle schools	15.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hal E Clark Middle School)	74.8	44.1	30.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Central School Corporation)	62.9	45.5	17.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Hal E Clark Middle School)	68.7	56.8	11.9%
5th Grade Math (Lake Central School Corporation)	64.3	55.3	9%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Hal E Clark Middle School)	74.8	55.5	19.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Lake Central School Corporation)	66.7	55.8	11%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hal E Clark Middle School)	65.8	49.8	16%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Central School Corporation)	62.4	47.5	14.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Hal E Clark Middle School)	58.4	28	30.4%
6th Grade Math (Lake Central School Corporation)	53.7	36.7	17%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Hal E Clark Middle School)	69.9	34.7	35.2%
6th Grade Science (Lake Central School Corporation)	63.7	42.8	20.9%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hal E Clark Middle School)	71.3	56.4	14.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Central School Corporation)	67.7	51	16.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Hal E Clark Middle School)	43.6	35.9	7.7%
7th Grade Math (Lake Central School Corporation)	42.9	35	7.9%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hal E Clark Middle School)	67.9	67.1	0.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Central School Corporation)	63.6	56.8	6.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Hal E Clark Middle School)	50.6	31.6	19%
8th Grade Math (Lake Central School Corporation)	40.4	32.2	8.2%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1088	1069	1.7%
African American	63	70	11.1%
American Indian	7	2	71.4%
Asian	11	16	45.5%
Hispanic	175	209	19.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	805	741	8%
Two or More Races	27	31	14.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.8%	23.1%	4.3%

Schools Near Hal E Clark Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hal E Clark Middle School	Public	5-8	8915 W 93rd Ave	Saint John	46373	Lake County	Lake Central School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 365-8507	1,069	57	18.8	23.1%	741 (69.3%)	70 (6.5%)	209 (19.6%)	16 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (2.9%)	79.9	81^st of 485 public middle schools	83.3%		69.6	136^th of 489 public middle schools	72.2%	55	47.2	58.4	52.6	67.0	56.6	50.6	44.8	30.8	41.3	41.9	47.6		$9,687	$347	$9,340
Michael Grimmer Middle School	Public	5-8	225 W 77th Ave	Schererville	46375	Lake County	Lake Central School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 865-6985	754	47	15.9	32.1%	417 (55.3%)	78 (10.3%)	190 (25.2%)	27 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	38 (5.0%)	79.4	83^rd of 485 public middle schools	82.9%		78.8	91^st of 489 public middle schools	81.4%	8	56.4	56.3	60.0	54.0	56.9	50.3	44.8	43.2	30.1	42.4	56.4		$10,086	$120	$9,966
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School	Public	6-8	401 W Joliet St	Crown Point	46307	Lake County	Crown Point Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 663-2173	1,046	52	20.1	24.0%	742 (70.9%)	44 (4.2%)	200 (19.1%)	23 (2.2%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.2%)	75.3	108^th of 485 public middle schools	77.7%		73.9	109^th of 489 public middle schools	77.7%	1		40.1	43.9	49.9	44.6		52.8	42.8	46.0	47.2		82.4	$10,077	$405	$9,673
Kahler Middle School	Public	5-8	600 Joliet St	Dyer	46311	Lake County	Lake Central School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 865-3535	922	54	17.0	27.7%	568 (61.6%)	58 (6.3%)	234 (25.4%)	19 (2.1%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (3.8%)	68.8	141^st of 485 public middle schools	70.9%		63.9	163^rd of 489 public middle schools	66.7%	22	48.0	45.4	45.0	47.6	46.5	58.9	44.4	33.9	34.3	42.3	58.5		$10,353	$383	$9,971
Robert Taft Middle School	Public	6-8	1000 S Main	Crown Point	46307	Lake County	Crown Point Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 663-1507	1,091	57	19.1	22.9%	836 (76.6%)	34 (3.1%)	143 (13.1%)	33 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (3.9%)	86.8	49^th of 485 public middle schools	89.9%		87.2	48^th of 489 public middle schools	90.2%	1		53.6	52.4	56.3	54.2		53.9	56.7	46.9	52.2		100.0	$9,997	$369	$9,628
Merrillville Intermediate School	Public	5-6	1400 W 61st Ave	Merrillville	46410	Lake County	Merrillville Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 650-5306	855	60	14.3	71.3%	79 (9.2%)	549 (64.2%)	173 (20.2%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (5.7%)								(n/a)	25.6	28.5			27.2	31.3	26.5			28.8	24.2		$9,473	$1,287	$8,186
Pierce Middle School	Public	7-8	199 E 70th Pl	Merrillville	46410	Lake County	Merrillville Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 650-5308	919	63	14.5	70.1%	66 (7.2%)	617 (67.1%)	172 (18.7%)	9 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (6.0%)	27.8	354^th of 485 public middle schools	27.0%		28.8	349^th of 489 public middle schools	28.6%	5			27.8	32.5	30.2			11.0	14.5	12.8			$10,395	$1,172	$9,223
Hanover Central Middle School	Public	6-8	10631 W 141st St	Cedar Lake	46303	Lake County	Hanover Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 374-3500	650	39	16.8	24.9%	454 (69.8%)	35 (5.4%)	128 (19.7%)	8 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.7%)	72.8	123^rd of 485 public middle schools	74.6%		68.9	142^nd of 489 public middle schools	71.0%	19		54.1	47.4	34.7	45.2		55.9	49.1	31.4	45.2			$9,262	$238	$9,024
Highland Middle School	Public	6-8	2941 41st St	Highland	46322	Lake County	School Town of Highland	No	No	No	No	(219) 922-5620	726	40	18.3	50.8%	357 (49.2%)	88 (12.1%)	248 (34.2%)	9 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.3%)	71.9	125^th of 485 public middle schools	74.2%		66.1	151^st of 489 public middle schools	69.1%	26		55.1	42.9	47.1	48.3		57.1	37.8	25.8	40.6			$9,359	$263	$9,096
Lake Ridge New Technical Middle School	Public	5-8	3601 W 41st Ave	Gary	46408	Lake County	Lake Ridge New Technical Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 980-0730	476	27	17.9	91.8%	153 (32.1%)	165 (34.7%)	119 (25.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.4%)	7.6	469^th of 485 public middle schools	3.3%		11.8	439^th of 489 public middle schools	10.2%	30	13.8	12.0	10.4	11.1	11.8	9.6	2.9	4.7	1.7	4.5	5.3		$12,639	$2,884	$9,755

Frequently Asked Questions about Hal E Clark Middle School

How many students attend Hal E Clark Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,069 students attended Hal E Clark Middle School.

What district is Hal E Clark Middle School in?

Lake Central School Corporation

What high school do graduates of Hal E Clark Middle School attend?

Students who attend Hal E Clark Middle School usually go on to attend Lake Central High School

What is the racial makeup of Hal E Clark Middle School?

Students at Hal E Clark Middle School are 69% White, 20% Hispanic, 7% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Hal E Clark Middle School a good school?

Hal E Clark Middle School ranks 81^st of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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