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Gary Middle College
High School · Gary Middle College · Gary, IN
A charter high school in Gary, IN where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
131 EAST 5TH AVE, Gary, IN 46402
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2017)
- 7.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gary Middle College score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2014, to 10% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2012-2017)
Based on 11 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gary Middle College sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low45/100K
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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
$29,125
Median home value
$61,200
Median rent
$904/mo
College educated
9.8%
Homeownership
37.8%
Poverty rate
44.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46402; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Century Charter Sch of GaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,213 | Compare → |
| Thea Bowman Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 849 | Compare → |
| Gary Lighthouse Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 1,066 | Compare → |
| Gary Career CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 3.4 mi | 1 | 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 Middle College
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,886NCES 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.
Gary Middle College is listed in Gary Middle College; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gary Middle College
Gary Middle College is a public high school in Gary, IN, part of Gary Middle College, serving approximately 149 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,751 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gary Middle College
What grades does Gary Middle College serve?
Gary Middle College serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gary Middle College?
Gary Middle College has an enrollment of approximately 149 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gary Middle College?
The student-teacher ratio at Gary Middle College is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gary Middle College rank in IN?
Gary Middle College ranks #1,751 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Gary Middle College's MySchoolScout rating?
Gary Middle College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Gary Middle College?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gary Middle College has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2017).
Is Gary Middle College a charter school?
Yes, Gary Middle College is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Gary Middle College a Title I school?
No, Gary Middle College is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gary Middle College?
74.5% of students at Gary Middle College 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 149
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Phone
- (219) 888-7120
- 4-Year Graduation
- 7.5%
- Area population (ZIP 46402)
- 5,636
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 46402; 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, 2012-2022, multi-year average, 2012-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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