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#1392 of 1,823 schools in IN
Bailly Middle School
Middle School · Gary Community School Corp · Gary, IN
A Gary Community School Corp middle school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4621 Georgia St, Gary, IN 46409
- Math 6% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 15% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bailly Middle School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bailly Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
$40,637
Median home value
$73,300
Median rent
$1,194/mo
College educated
12.3%
Homeownership
44.5%
Poverty rate
26.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46409; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Merrillville Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 5–6 | 2.3 mi | 769 | Compare → |
| River Forest Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Steel City AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 317 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Gary Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 10
- District spending per student
- $27,740NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 40.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bailly Middle School is listed in Gary Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bailly Middle School
Bailly Middle School is a public middle school in Gary, IN, part of Gary Community School Corp, serving approximately 374 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,392 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bailly Middle School
What grades does Bailly Middle School serve?
Bailly Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bailly Middle School?
Bailly Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bailly Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bailly Middle School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bailly Middle School rank in IN?
Bailly Middle School ranks #1,392 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Bailly Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bailly Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Bailly Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bailly Middle School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bailly Middle School a charter school?
No, Bailly Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bailly Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bailly Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bailly Middle School?
66.0% of students at Bailly Middle School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Phone
- (219) 980-6326
- Area population (ZIP 46409)
- 7,072
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 46409; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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