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#1319 of 1,823 schools in IN
Steel City Academy
School · Steel City Academy · Gary, IN
A charter school in Gary, IN where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2650 W 35th Avenue, Gary, IN 46408
- Math 7% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 54.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Steel City Academy score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 15% across the 10-year record (2016–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Steel City Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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
$47,063
Median home value
$96,200
Median rent
$1,016/mo
College educated
12.2%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
29.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46408; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repairer of the Breach Ministries (d211)Private · tuition | Not rated | PK–9 | 0.7 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Gary Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Gary Lighthouse Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 1,066 | Compare → |
| Thea Bowman Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 849 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Steel City Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,808NCES 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.
Steel City Academy is listed in Steel City Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Steel City Academy
Steel City Academy is a public school in Gary, IN, part of Steel City Academy, serving approximately 317 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,319 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Steel City Academy
What grades does Steel City Academy serve?
Steel City Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Steel City Academy?
Steel City Academy has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steel City Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Steel City Academy is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Steel City Academy rank in IN?
Steel City Academy ranks #1,319 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Steel City Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Steel City Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Steel City Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Steel City Academy has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Steel City Academy a charter school?
Yes, Steel City Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Steel City Academy a Title I school?
No, Steel City Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Steel City Academy?
66.9% of students at Steel City 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 317
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.3%
- Phone
- (219) 750-1010
- 4-Year Graduation
- 54.5%
- Area population (ZIP 46408)
- 15,571
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 46408; 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, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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