Charles N Scott Middle School vs Joseph Hess Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 769 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles N Scott Middle School
Hammond · Public middle · Grades 7–8
663 students
Joseph Hess Elementary School
Hammond · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
611 students
| Measure | Charles N Scott Middle School Hammond, Indiana | Joseph Hess Elementary School Hammond, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #302 of 335 | #822 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #12463 of 15,369 | #33592 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 663 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 663 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 50.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 38% |
| city | Hammond | Hammond |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph Hess Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 27.1).
- •Joseph Hess Elementary School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 21%).
- •Joseph Hess Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 35%).
- •Joseph Hess Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.2% vs 54.1%).
- •Joseph Hess Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.9).
- •Charles N Scott Middle School is the larger school with 663 students compared with 611.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Charles N Scott Middle School better than Joseph Hess Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph Hess Elementary School ranks higher (37.6 vs 27.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Charles N Scott Middle School and Joseph Hess Elementary School?
About 769 m in a straight line, between Hammond and Hammond in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles N Scott Middle School: 663. Joseph Hess Elementary School: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles N Scott Middle School and Joseph Hess Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Charles N Scott Middle School is 302nd of 335 and Joseph Hess Elementary School is 822nd of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).