HENRY W EGGERS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Henry W Eggers Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the School City of Hammond school district, located in Hammond, IN with about 742 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 47 teachers, Henry W Eggers Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Henry W. Eggers Middle School, located at 5825 Blaine Avenue in Hammond, Indiana, serves the local community as a foundational institution within the School City of Hammond district. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on providing a supportive academic environment for students in the middle grades. Its curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal development, aiming to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education while navigating the unique social and developmental needs of adolescents.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Eggers Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs intended to encourage students to explore their interests and build school spirit. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience and maintaining a focus on student achievement, the school strives to create a positive learning culture that helps its diverse student population succeed within the broader Hammond community.
For more information, contact Henry W Eggers Middle School at (219) 933-2449 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hammond, IN 46320-2369
(219) 933-2449
HENRY W EGGERS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hammond, IN with about 742 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- School City of Hammond
- Total Students:
- 742
- Teachers:
- 47.07
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 742 students
- Black or African American
- 49.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 43.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- White
- 3.0%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.