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Gary Community School Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,374 students in Gary Community School Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Gary Community School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
4,374 Students
1,033,082 Students
# Teachers
209 Teachers
65,168 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Gary Community School Corp School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 391 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 66% has decreased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#383 out of 392 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
43%
Graduation Rate
66%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.54
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,734 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
28,870 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
236 Students
139,934 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
3,916 Students
133,725 Students
% Black Students
90%
13%
# White Students
54 Students
673,004 Students
% White Students
1%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
948 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
161 Students
54,867 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
208
20,813
# Students in K Grade:
335
76,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
357
74,314
# Students in 2nd Grade:
400
75,414
# Students in 3rd Grade:
316
74,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
369
75,161
# Students in 5th Grade:
289
75,204
# Students in 6th Grade:
272
76,895
# Students in 7th Grade:
271
79,253
# Students in 8th Grade:
278
81,588
# Students in 9th Grade:
351
83,530
# Students in 10th Grade:
318
80,978
# Students in 11th Grade:
303
78,799
# Students in 12th Grade:
303
79,154
# Ungraded Students:
4
1,591
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,060 is higher than the state median of $13,179. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,656 is higher than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$83 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$64 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,060
$13,179
Spending / Student
$14,656
$12,810
Best Gary Community School Corp School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Side Leadership Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9th & Gerry St
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 413-9870
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 413-9870
Grades: 9-12
| 1,230 students
Rank: #22.
Banneker Elementary At Marquette
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Hemlock Ave
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 321-8545
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 321-8545
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
Rank: #33.
Bailly Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4621 Georgia St
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6326
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6326
Grades: 6-8
| 444 students
Rank: #44.
Gary Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Parke St
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 321-8547
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 321-8547
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
Rank: #55.
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1110 W 21st Ave
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 944-7301
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 944-7301
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #66.
Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1320 E 19th Ave
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 881-3600
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 881-3600
Grades: K-5
| 458 students
Rank: #77.
Beveridge Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1234 Cleveland St
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 321-8546
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 321-8546
Grades: K-5
| 313 students
Rank: #88.
Glen Park For Excel In Lrn
(Math: 3% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5002 Madison St
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 318-2800
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 318-2800
Grades: K-5
| 516 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gary Career Center
Vocational School
1800 E 35th Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 962-7571
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 962-7571
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
1800 E 35th Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 881-5466
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 881-5466
Grades: K-12
| 140 students
Rank: n/an/a
2367 E 21st Ave
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6542
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6542
Grades: PK
| 208 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gary Community School Corp School District?
Gary Community School Corp School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,374 students.
What is the rank of Gary Community School Corp School District?
Gary Community School Corp School District is ranked #382 out of 391 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gary Community School Corp School District?
90% of Gary Community School Corp School District students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gary Community School Corp School District?
Gary Community School Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Gary Community School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,656 is higher than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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