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5.8 avg / 10

Steel City Academy School District

School District · Gary, Indiana

Students: 317
Teachers (FTE): 21

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

1

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,808

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.1:1

How this district compares

Per-pupil spending

$20,808

+$8,446 vs Indiana median

District size

317 students

Smaller than Indiana median

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 5.8/10, Steel City Academy demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Steel City Academy, which has a composite score of 5.8/10.

In standardized testing, Steel City Academy students show an average math proficiency of 6.4% and ELA proficiency of 23.3%.

District Map

Schools in Steel City Academy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 6.4%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 23.3%
School
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Average proficiency across all schools in Steel City Academy with test data.

Schools in Steel City Academy

1 schools

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 5.8/10. 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 5.8/10.

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 23.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
6.4%
ELA Proficiency
23.3%

Resources

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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

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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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