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#797 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 44% in state
Aspire Charter Academy
Elementary School · Aspire Charter Academy · Gary, IN
A charter elementary school in Gary, IN where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4900 W 15th Ave, Gary, IN 46406
- Math 21% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Aspire Charter Academy score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Aspire Charter Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low45/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,631
Median home value
$86,300
Median rent
$972/mo
College educated
8.6%
Homeownership
46.9%
Poverty rate
34.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46406; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Lighthouse Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,066 | Compare → |
| Frankie Woods Mccullough AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 1.8 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 416 | Compare → |
| Thea Bowman Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 849 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Aspire Charter Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,149NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Aspire Charter Academy is listed in Aspire Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aspire Charter Academy
Aspire Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Gary, IN, part of Aspire Charter Academy, serving approximately 576 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #797 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aspire Charter Academy
What grades does Aspire Charter Academy serve?
Aspire Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Aspire Charter Academy?
Aspire Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 576 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspire Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspire Charter Academy is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aspire Charter Academy rank in IN?
Aspire Charter Academy ranks #797 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Aspire Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Aspire Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Aspire Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aspire Charter Academy has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Aspire Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Aspire Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Aspire Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Aspire Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aspire Charter Academy?
93.1% of students at Aspire Charter Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 576
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.1%
- Phone
- (219) 944-7400
- Area population (ZIP 46406)
- 8,513
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46406; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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