Needs Improvement
#1820 of 1,823 schools in IN
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy
Elementary School · Gary Community School Corp · Gary, IN
A Gary Community School Corp elementary school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1110 W 21st Ave, Gary, IN 46407
- Math 9% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 6% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 82 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 8% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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
56.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low45/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$25,551
Median home value
$55,000
Median rent
$807/mo
College educated
11.1%
Homeownership
44.4%
Poverty rate
38.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46407; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 576 | Compare → |
| Beveridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| Gary Lighthouse Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,066 | Compare → |
| Thea Bowman Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 1.4 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.
Gary Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #8 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
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy is listed in Gary Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy is a public elementary school in Gary, IN, part of Gary Community School Corp, serving approximately 416 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,820 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy
What grades does Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy serve?
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy?
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy has an enrollment of approximately 416 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy rank in IN?
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy ranks #1,820 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.8 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 Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy a charter school?
No, Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy a Title I school?
No, Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy?
56.5% of students at Frankie Woods Mccullough 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 416
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.0%
- Phone
- (219) 944-7301
- Area population (ZIP 46407)
- 8,889
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 46407; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.