Serving 1,490 students in grades 6-12, Donald E Gavit Middle/high School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 9% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)12%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
40%
15%
Black
41%
13%
White
15%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)76%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Donald E Gavit Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Donald E Gavit Middle/high School is 76%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Donald E Gavit Middle/high School?
1,490 students attend Donald E Gavit Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Donald E Gavit Middle/high School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Donald E Gavit Middle/high School?
Donald E Gavit Middle/high School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Donald E Gavit Middle/high School offer ?
Donald E Gavit Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Donald E Gavit Middle/high School part of?
Donald E Gavit Middle/high School is part of School City Of Hammond School District.
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