At a glance
Reported students
663
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana middle enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
663
Charles N Scott Middle School: 663 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
18.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 826
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.1:1
What the reported data says about Charles N Scott Middle School
Charles N Scott Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Hammond. It is one of 15 current school records connected to School City of Hammond. NCES reports 663 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.7:1, above the Indiana median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (43.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (37.6%). English learners represent 19.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Charles N Scott Middle School
- 1How do the reported 18.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 19.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.3%
- Hispanic37.6%
- Black43.9%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in School City of Hammond
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Henry W Eggers Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
693 reported students
Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
622 reported students
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
705 reported students
Joseph Hess Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
611 reported students
Washington Irving Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–06
754 reported students
Warren G Harding Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
755 reported students
Public schools near Charles N Scott Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Middle School Middle · School Town of Highland | 06–08 | 774 | 2.7 mi |
| Wilbur Wright Middle School Middle · School Town of Munster | 06–08 | 990 | 3.6 mi |
| Joseph Block Middle School Middle · School City of East Chicago | 07–08 | 436 | 3.7 mi |
| Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School Middle · Lake Ridge New Tech Schools | 05–08 | 447 | 4 mi |
| Henry W Eggers Middle School Middle · School City of Hammond | 07–08 | 693 | 4.3 mi |
| Schrum Memorial School Middle · Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 | 06–08 | 274 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Charles N Scott Middle School
What grades does Charles N Scott Middle School serve?
Charles N Scott Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in School City of Hammond.
How many students attend Charles N Scott Middle School?
Charles N Scott Middle School reported 663 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 826 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Charles N Scott Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 18.7:1, based on 663 students and 35.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Charles N Scott Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Charles N Scott Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on School City of Hammond attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Charles N Scott Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Charles N Scott Middle School in?
Charles N Scott Middle School is part of School City of Hammond, based in Hammond, IN, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Charles N Scott Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Highland Middle School (2.7 mi), Wilbur Wright Middle School (3.6 mi), Joseph Block Middle School (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.