Michael Grimmer Middle School

Schererville's Grimmer Middle School displays its daily announcements out front.

Grimmer Middle School's entrance is flanked by benches.

Grimmer Middle School has a playground that is utilized at recess.

Michael Grimmer Middle School

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade 5-8

225 W 77th Ave, Schererville, IN

Lake Central School Corporation

3.0

3.2

778 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
John Alessia

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1

Math Proficiency
40%

Reading Proficiency
45%

B+

Academics

B+

Teachers

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%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

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

4.0 Alum

7/28/2023

teachers were nice and students were either at state-average levels or above. School is old and in slight disrepair

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1.0 student

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...

5.0 parent

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.

5.0 parent

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...

2.0 student

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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Lake Central High School

9th to 12th
Public

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B+

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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 $362,536. 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.

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