Henry W Eggers Middle School

855 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

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.

855

Total Students

39.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Henry W Eggers Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	430
Black	332
Asian	1
Two or More	41

Hispanic
430 (50.3 %)
Black
332 (38.8 %)
White
51 (6.0 %)
Two or More
41 (4.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)

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)933-2449
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	855
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	377
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 7 423

Grade 8 432