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 36% (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%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alfred Beckman Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Black
98%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Alfred Beckman Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
White
1%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Alfred Beckman Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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6%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Alfred Beckman Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alfred Beckman Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alfred Beckman Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
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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