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Michael Grimmer Middle School
Public Elementary, Middle School
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Grade 5-8
225 W 77th Ave,
Schererville, IN
Lake Central School Corporation
School Details
Head of School
John Alessia
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
45%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
B+
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.9%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
400:1
Student Diversity
Male
52%
Female
48%
White
55.3%
Hispanic
25.2%
Black
10.3%
Two or more races
5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/28/2023
teachers were nice and students were either at state-average levels or above. School is old and in slight disrepair
GreatSchools Reviews
6/5/2025
Honestly, this place was a disaster. The building itself looked like it hadn't been updated since the '70s, and not in a cool, retro way. Think peeling paint and questionable smells wafting from the cafeteria.The teachers? Some were okay, but others seemed like they were just counting down the minut...
6/4/2022
My son graduated from 8th grade this year and we absolutely love Grimmer. The teachers a great and very easy to get ahold of if needed. The principal is very involved. My son exceeded in sports and academics at Grimmer and made amazing life long friends.
11/27/2017
I have a 5th grader that started Grimmer this year. There are great 5th grade teachers who really care about helping to make the transition to middle school. I do believe there is a good balance to homework. This day and age parents have more more access to what kids are learning in the classroom an...
4/7/2017
I moved from Pittsburgh here and started attending in 7th grade. I know that isn't enough time to gain the full experience, but this school is horrible in my opinion. There have been a recent suspension of 12 students for inappropriate behavior. I have noticed many students misbehaving in full view...
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$188K - $815K
Homes For Sale
80
Average Home Value
$359,141
Median Lot Size
11,325 Sq Ft
% Renters
23%
Average Household Income
$102,580
% of College Grads
33.6%
Median Age
45
Average House Size
2,280 Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Rohrman Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Peter G Redar Memorial Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Volleyball
Stephen Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Michael Biedron Jr. Memorial Park
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
- Playground
Lake Hills Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Trails
Rolling Hills Park
- Playground
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Michael Grimmer Middle School is a public school for students in grades 5-8 in Schererville, IN, in the Schererville neighborhood, and is served by the Lake Central School Corporation in Indiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 778 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. Michael Grimmer Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $359,141. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lake Central High School, Hammond Baptist High School, Plum Creek Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Schererville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Michael Grimmer Middle School.