Charles N Scott Middle School vs West Side Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.0 km 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
West Side Leadership Academy
Gary · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,232 students
| Measure | Charles N Scott Middle School Hammond, Indiana | West Side Leadership Academy Gary, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #302 of 335 | #371 of 387 |
| National rank | #12463 of 15,369 | #15071 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 663 | 1,232 |
| Enrollment | 663 | 1,232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 62.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 13% |
| city | Hammond | Gary |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles N Scott Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.1 vs 21.3).
- •Charles N Scott Middle School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 13%).
- •Charles N Scott Middle School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 31%).
- •Charles N Scott Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 62.6%).
- •West Side Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 18.9).
- •West Side Leadership Academy is the larger school with 1,232 students compared with 663.
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 West Side Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Charles N Scott Middle School ranks higher (27.1 vs 21.3 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 West Side Leadership Academy?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Hammond and Gary in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles N Scott Middle School: 663. West Side Leadership Academy: 1,232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles N Scott Middle School and West Side Leadership Academy rank in Indiana?
Charles N Scott Middle School is 302nd of 335 and West Side Leadership Academy is 371st of 387 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).