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, which is ranked 331 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The schools vary in size and racial makeup, with student populations ranging from 253 to 669 and the percentage of white students ranging from 1.49% to 14.81%.
Kenwood Elementary stands out as the top performer, with 24.83% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 22.3% proficient or better in Math, significantly higher than the district averages. Thomas Jefferson Elementary is the second highest performer, with 19.47% proficient or better in ELA and 23.89% in Math. Lew Wallace Elementary also stands out for its strong 5th grade ELA proficiency of 31.91%.
However, the schools in this area face significant challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 26.2% to 40.6%, well above the state average. All schools have high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, from 71.15% to 78.28%. The data highlights wide disparities in performance and resources between the highest and lowest performing schools, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and a district-wide focus on equity and student success to improve outcomes for all students in the 46324 zip code.
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