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#1359 of 1,823 schools in IN
Gary Middle School
Middle School · Gary Community School Corp · Gary, IN
A Gary Community School Corp middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
301 Parke St, Gary, IN 46403
- Math 2% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 13% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gary Middle School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 8% across the 8-year record (2018–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gary Middle School 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 8Car-Dependent
- 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
$44,114
Median home value
$154,800
Median rent
$939/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
47.4%
Poverty rate
26.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46403; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Fegely Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 613 | Compare → |
| Willowcreek Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 931 | Compare → |
| River Forest Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| 21st Century Charter Sch of GaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 4.8 mi | 1,213 | 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
- #2 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
Gary Middle School is listed in Gary Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gary Middle School
Gary Middle School is a public middle school in Gary, IN, part of Gary Community School Corp, serving approximately 324 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,359 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gary Middle School
What grades does Gary Middle School serve?
Gary Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Gary Middle School?
Gary Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 324 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gary Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gary Middle School is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gary Middle School rank in IN?
Gary Middle School ranks #1,359 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Gary Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gary Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gary Middle School has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Gary Middle School a charter school?
No, Gary Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gary Middle School a Title I school?
No, Gary Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gary Middle School?
75.0% of students at Gary 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
- 324
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 99.1%
- Phone
- (219) 321-8547
- Area population (ZIP 46403)
- 10,697
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 46403; 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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