Steel City Academy School District
School District · Gary, Indiana
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,808
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,808
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
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A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Steel City Academy as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Steel City Academy
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How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$20,808
+$8,446 vs Indiana median
District size
317 students
Smaller than Indiana median
Top-Rated Schools in Steel City Academy
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steel City Academy | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Steel City Academy
Steel City Academy is a Gary, Indiana school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 317 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. The district invests $20,808 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Steel City Academy demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Steel City Academy, which has a composite score of 5.2/10.
In standardized testing, Steel City Academy students show an average math proficiency of 6.4% and ELA proficiency of 25.3%.
District Map
Schools in Steel City Academy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Steel City Academy with test data.
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Gary
- Total Enrollment
- 317
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Steel City Academy?
Steel City Academy has 1 schools in total. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Steel City Academy?
The average composite rating for Steel City Academy is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Steel City Academy?
Steel City Academy spends $20,808 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Steel City Academy?
The average student-teacher ratio in Steel City Academy is 15.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Steel City Academy?
Steel City Academy is the highest-rated school in Steel City Academy with a composite score of 5.2/10.
What are the test scores in Steel City Academy?
Across schools in Steel City Academy with test data, the average math proficiency is 6.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 25.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 6.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 25.3%
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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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