Hal E Clark Middle School vs Michael Grimmer Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hal E Clark Middle School
Saint John · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,032 students
Michael Grimmer Middle School
Schererville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
814 students
| Measure | Hal E Clark Middle School Saint John, Indiana | Michael Grimmer Middle School Schererville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #37 of 335 | #102 of 335 |
| National rank | #2949 of 15,369 | #5502 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,032 | 814 |
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 814 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.1% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 46% |
| city | Saint John | Schererville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hal E Clark Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 59.9).
- •Hal E Clark Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 46%).
- •Hal E Clark Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •Hal E Clark Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 30.7%).
- •Hal E Clark Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.5).
- •Hal E Clark Middle School is the larger school with 1,032 students compared with 814.
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 Hal E Clark Middle School better than Michael Grimmer Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hal E Clark Middle School ranks higher (71.9 vs 59.9 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 Hal E Clark Middle School and Michael Grimmer Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Saint John and Schererville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hal E Clark Middle School: 1,032. Michael Grimmer Middle School: 814. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hal E Clark Middle School and Michael Grimmer Middle School rank in Indiana?
Hal E Clark Middle School is 37th of 335 and Michael Grimmer Middle School is 102nd of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).