Charles N Scott Middle School

663 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Charles N. Scott Middle School, located at 3635 173rd St in Hammond, Indiana, is a key component of the School City of Hammond district. Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on providing a structured academic environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. The facility is situated in a residential area of Hammond, positioning it as a central neighborhood hub for local families and fostering a community-oriented educational experience.

Academically, the school emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects such as mathematics, English language arts, science, and social studies, while often incorporating elective opportunities to encourage student interests. Like many schools in the district, Charles N. Scott aims to support the diverse needs of its student population through various support services and extracurricular activities. By prioritizing both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, the school strives to prepare its students for the rigorous challenges they will encounter in high school and beyond.

663

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles N Scott Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	249
Black	291
Asian	1
Two or More	33
Pacific Islander	1

Black
291 (43.9%)
Hispanic
249 (37.6%)
White
88 (13.3%)
Two or More
33 (5.0%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School City of Hammond
Phone:	(219)989-7340
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	663
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	334
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 319

Grade 8 344