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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 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,025 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 6% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
4,025 Students
1,029,704 Students
# Teachers
206 Teachers
67,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Gary Community School Corp School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#388 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Graduation Rate
65%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.56
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,659 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
31,157 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
218 Students
150,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
15%
# Black Students
3,702 Students
137,666 Students
% Black Students
92%
13%
# White Students
43 Students
650,927 Students
% White Students
1%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,062 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
53 Students
56,510 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
253
23,535
# Students in K Grade:
302
72,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
335
74,029
# Students in 2nd Grade:
344
76,464
# Students in 3rd Grade:
347
74,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
390
76,116
# Students in 5th Grade:
316
74,259
# Students in 6th Grade:
262
75,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
228
76,624
# Students in 8th Grade:
228
78,109
# Students in 9th Grade:
236
80,782
# Students in 10th Grade:
270
82,616
# Students in 11th Grade:
278
81,109
# Students in 12th Grade:
233
79,955
# Ungraded Students:
3
2,406
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,713 is higher than the state median of $13,222. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,927 is higher than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$83 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$64 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,713
$13,222
Spending / Student
$15,927
$12,852
Best Gary Community School Corp School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Banneker Elementary At Marquette
(Math: 10-14% | 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
| 276 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1110 W 21st Ave
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 944-7301
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 944-7301
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #33.
Gary Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 E 35th Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 881-5466
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 881-5466
Grades: K-12
| 59 students
Rank: #44.
Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
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
| 448 students
Rank: #55.
West Side Leadership Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9th & Gerry St
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 413-9870
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 413-9870
Grades: 9-12
| 998 students
Rank: #66.
Gary Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Parke St
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 321-8547
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 321-8547
Grades: 6-8
| 324 students
Rank: #77.
Glen Park Academy For Excel In Learning
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5002 Madison St
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 318-2800
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 318-2800
Grades: K-5
| 533 students
Rank: #88.
Beveridge Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
| 343 students
Rank: #99.
Bailly Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4621 Georgia St
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6326
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6326
Grades: 6-8
| 374 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: 6-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
2367 E 21st Ave
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6542
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6542
Grades: PK-K
| 253 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 4,025 students.
What is the rank of Gary Community School Corp School District?
Gary Community School Corp School District is ranked #386 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
92% of Gary Community School Corp School District students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 21:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Gary Community School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,927 is higher than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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