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4.6 avg / 10

Gary Community School Corp School District

School District · Gary, Indiana

Students: 4,025
Teachers (FTE): 205
Estimated Scores: 10%

Avg Rating

4.6

out of 10

Schools

11

6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$27,740

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.6:1

How this district compares

Indiana rank

#273 of 292

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.7

below Indiana avg

Per-pupil spending

$27,740

+$15,378 vs Indiana median

District size

4,025 students

Much larger than Indiana median

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 4.6/10, Gary Community School Corp demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Beveridge Elementary School, which has a composite score of 5.7/10.

In standardized testing, Gary Community School Corp students show an average math proficiency of 7.9% and ELA proficiency of 11.8%.

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

Math Proficiency 7.9%
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ELA Proficiency 11.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Gary Community School Corp with test data.

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 4.6/10. 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?

Beveridge Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Gary Community School Corp with a composite score of 5.7/10.

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 7.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 11.8%. 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 4.6/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
4.6/10
Math Proficiency
7.9%
ELA Proficiency
11.8%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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