Gary Elem School vs Shields Middle School
Gary Elem School and Shields Middle School are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.4 out of 10. Gary Elem School is significantly larger with 718 students, about 1.9× the size of Shields Middle School (376). In math proficiency, Gary Elem School leads at 17.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Gary Elem School
Chicago, IL
6.4/10
Middle School3rd – 8th
718 students
Shields Middle School
Chicago, IL
6.7/10
Middle School5th – 8th
376 students
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| Metric | Gary Elem School | Shields Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.4 / 10 | 6.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.8 | 6.0 |
| Growth Score | 6.5 | 7.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 93.2% | 95.5% |
| Environment Score | 7.2 | 6.7 |
| State Rank | #1,908 of 3,814 | #1,668 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 50th | 56th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Gary Elem School | Shields Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 17.0% | 10.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 24.0% | 14.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Chicago (60623) | Chicago (60632) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $44,040 | $60,576 |
| Median Home Value | $221,400 | $240,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,054 | $1,057 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 13.7% | 13.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 24.7% | 15.4% |
| Avg Commute | 32 min | 33 min |