Joseph Hess Elementary School, IN
Regular
Public School
Kindergarten–Grade 5
Pre-Kindergarten Offered
3640 Orchard Dr, Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7355
How Joseph Hess Elementary School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score54
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Joseph Hess Elementary School
632
Students
100%
Low-Income Students
30
Teachers
21 :1
Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 54% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 11% | 19% | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 15% | 15% | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 12% | 15% | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 15% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 15% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 14% | 15% | 14% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 40% | 11% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 17% | 72% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37% | 10% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Other | 5% | 5% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Joseph Hess Elementary School
48%
Math Proficiency
53%
Reading Proficiency
50%
Average Proficiency
99%
Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 60% | 50% |
| Male | 44% | 55% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 47% | 61% | 50% |
| Grade 4 | 50% | 60% | 49% |
| Grade 5 | 54% | 60% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 42% | 40% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 64% | 62% | 54% |
| Other | 50% | 52% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited English | 40% | 45% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 50% | 48% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 34% | 30% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Joseph Hess Elementary School
-
Overall Rate
-
Low-Income
-
Limited English
-
With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IN | US |
|---|
Location Map
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