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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 39%), 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
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
206 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gary Community School Corp School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 73% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#386 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Graduation Rate
73%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
92%
13%
% White
1%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,713 is higher than the state median of $13,184. 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 $12,815. 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
$13,184
Spending / Student
$15,927
$12,815
Best Gary Community School Corp School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: K-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 59:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School
(Math: 8% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy
(Math: 8% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Gary Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Parke St
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 321-8547
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 321-8547
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
West Side Leadership Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9th & Gerry St
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 413-9870
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 413-9870
Gr: 9-12 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #88.
Bailly Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4621 Georgia St
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6326
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6326
Gr: 6-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Glen Park Academy For Excel In Learning
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5002 Madison St
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 318-2800
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 318-2800
Gr: K-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
2367 E 21st Ave
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6542
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6542
Gr: PK-K | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 $12,815. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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