Needs Improvement
#1776 of 1,823 schools in IN
Based on limited data
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr
Elementary School · Gary Community School Corp · Gary, IN
A Gary Community School Corp elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
2367 E 21st Ave, Gary, IN 46407
- 28.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 19 schools in Gary.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat 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
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Hale Williams Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 1.7 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 448 | Compare → |
| Gary Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Henry S Evans Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| 21st Century Charter Sch of GaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 2.2 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
- #6 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
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr is listed in Gary Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr is a public elementary school in Gary, IN, part of Gary Community School Corp, serving approximately 253 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 28.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,776 of 1,823 schools in IN. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr
What grades does Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr serve?
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr?
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr is 28.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr rank in IN?
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr ranks #1,776 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr a charter school?
No, Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr a Title I school?
No, Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr?
27.3% of students at Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (219) 886-6542
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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