Michael Grimmer Middle School

814 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Michael Grimmer Middle School, located in Schererville, Indiana, is a key component of the Lake Central School Corporation. Serving students in grades 5 through 8, the school is recognized for its commitment to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth during the formative middle school years. The campus offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, supported by a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs that encourage student engagement and community involvement.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative learning environment and dedicated faculty who focus on meeting the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond the classroom, Michael Grimmer Middle School places a strong emphasis on character development and school spirit, creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop their leadership skills. By maintaining high academic standards and providing a structured, inclusive setting, the school remains a cornerstone of the Schererville community.

814

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Michael Grimmer Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	455
Hispanic	203
Black	86
Asian	22
Two or More	41
Pacific Islander	7

White
455 (55.9%)
Hispanic
203 (24.9%)
Black
86 (10.6%)
Two or More
41 (5.0%)
Asian
22 (2.7%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.9%)

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:	Lake Central School Corporation
Phone:	(219)865-6985
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	814
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 5 200

Grade 6 196

Grade 7 191

Grade 8 227