Gary Community School Corp School District
School District · Gary, Indiana
Avg Rating
3.3
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,740
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Avg Rating
3.3
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,740
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Evaluating Gary Community School Corp?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Gary Community School Corp as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
West Side Leadership Academy
Gary · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gary Middle School
Gary · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bailly Middle School
Gary · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#291 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-3.0
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$27,740
+$15,378 vs Indiana median
District size
4,025 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Gary Community School Corp ranks #291 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Gary Community School Corp's schools with real test data average 3.3/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are West Side Leadership Academy (5.9/10), Gary Middle School (5.1/10), and Bailly Middle School (5.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 5.9/10 despite 70% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Gary Community School Corp schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Gary Community School Corp
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Side Leadership Academy | 5.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Gary Middle School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Bailly Middle School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Gary Virtual Academy | 3.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Beveridge Elementary School | 3.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Banneker Elementary at Marquette | 1.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy | 1.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn | 1.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch | 1.7 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Gary Community School Corp
Gary Community School Corp is a Gary, Indiana school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 4,025 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.6:1. The district invests $27,740 per student annually.
With an average rating of 3.3/10, Gary Community School Corp has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is West Side Leadership Academy, which has a composite score of 5.9/10.
In standardized testing, Gary Community School Corp students show an average math proficiency of 28.0% and ELA proficiency of 33.6%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Gary Community School Corp, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gary Community School Corp with test data.
Schools in Gary Community School Corp
11 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Gary
- Total Enrollment
- 4,025
- Teachers (FTE)
- 205
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gary Community School Corp?
Gary Community School Corp has 11 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Gary Community School Corp?
The average composite rating for Gary Community School Corp is 3.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Gary Community School Corp?
Gary Community School Corp spends $27,740 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gary Community School Corp?
The average student-teacher ratio in Gary Community School Corp is 19.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Gary Community School Corp?
West Side Leadership Academy is the highest-rated school in Gary Community School Corp with a composite score of 5.9/10.
What are the test scores in Gary Community School Corp?
Across schools in Gary Community School Corp with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Gary Community School Corp compare to other districts in Indiana?
Gary Community School Corp has an average school rating of 3.3/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 3.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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