Gary Middle College is a free public 9-12 charter school in Gary, Indiana. Gary Middle College is part of the GEO Foundation. The school has been opened since Fall 2011.
Serving 202 students in grades 9-12, Gary Middle College 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 10-14% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gary Middle College's student population of 202 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
202 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
10 teachers
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Gary Middle College ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gary Middle College is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1599 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
87%
14%
White
2%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
10-14%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gary Middle College's ranking?
Gary Middle College is ranked #1599 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gary Middle College?
The graduation rate of Gary Middle College is 10-14%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Gary Middle College?
202 students attend Gary Middle College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Gary Middle College students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Gary Middle College offer ?
Gary Middle College offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gary Middle College part of?
Gary Middle College is part of Gary Middle College School District.
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