Alfred Beckman Middle School (Closed 2005)

Alfred Beckman Middle School serves 435 students in grades 7-8. 
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
435 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
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15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
Hispanic
1%
14%
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Black
98%
13%
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White
1%
65%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
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Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Alfred Beckman Middle School?
435 students attend Alfred Beckman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Alfred Beckman Middle School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Alfred Beckman Middle School offer ?
Alfred Beckman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Alfred Beckman Middle School part of?
Alfred Beckman Middle School is part of Gary Community School Corporation School District.

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