Joseph Hess Elementary School vs Morton Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph Hess Elementary School
Hammond · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
611 students
Morton Senior High School
Hammond · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,446 students
| Measure | Joseph Hess Elementary School Hammond, Indiana | Morton Senior High School Hammond, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #822 of 1,053 | #361 of 387 |
| National rank | #33592 of 50,301 | #14020 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 611 | 1,446 |
| Enrollment | 611 | 1,446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 9% |
| city | Hammond | Hammond |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph Hess Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 26.8).
- •Joseph Hess Elementary School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 9%).
- •Morton Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •Morton Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49% vs 50.2%).
- •Joseph Hess Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.0).
- •Morton Senior High School is the larger school with 1,446 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 Joseph Hess Elementary School better than Morton Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph Hess Elementary School ranks higher (37.6 vs 26.8 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 Joseph Hess Elementary School and Morton Senior High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hammond and Hammond in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph Hess Elementary School: 611. Morton Senior High School: 1,446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph Hess Elementary School and Morton Senior High School rank in Indiana?
Joseph Hess Elementary School is 822nd of 1,053 and Morton Senior High School is 361st of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).