Gary Middle College

Summary:

Gary Middle College is a public charter high school located in Gary, Indiana, serving grades 9-12 with a small student population of 176 students. The school's student body is predominantly African American (84.66%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic (10.8%) and White (1.14%) students.

Despite the school's small size, Gary Middle College has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in Indiana, ranking 416th out of 431 high schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's four-year graduation rate is alarmingly low, ranging from 4.4% to 16.0% over the past five years, significantly lower than the state and national averages. Additionally, Gary Middle College has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate, reaching as high as 98.3% in the 2020-2021 school year, which is a major contributing factor to the school's poor academic performance. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the SAT, is also abysmal, with only 8% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Evidence-based Reading and Writing, and 0% proficient or better in Mathematics.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Griffith Junior/Senior High School, Neighbors' New Vistas High School, and Morton Senior High School, Gary Middle College consistently performs significantly worse across various metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. Despite the school's poor performance, the spending per student at Gary Middle College has increased over the years, reaching $15,264 in the 2021-2022 school year, which is higher than the spending per student at some of the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

131 East 5th Ave
Gary, IN 46402

(219) 888-7120

District: Gary Middle College

SchoolDigger Rank:
417^th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,264

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 149

Racial breakdown:

African American:

85.9%

Hispanic:

10.1%

White:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gary Middle College ranks worse than 96.8% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.67. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Gary Middle College who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (85.9%), Hispanic (10.1%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gary Middle College is 14.9. (See more...)

Compare Gary Middle College employs 10 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gary Middle College is $15,264.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gary Middle College:

SchoolDigger ranks Gary Middle College 417^th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Gary Middle College in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Gary Middle College:

SchoolDigger ranks Gary Middle College 372^nd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gary Middle College

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Rank History for all students at Gary Middle College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2015	4.00	387^th	400	3.3%
2016	2.08	384^th	394	2.5%
2018	1.72	384^th	385	0.3%
2022	2.91	407^th	409	0.5%
2023	2.65	396^th	398	0.5%
2024	5.67	417^th	431	3.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gary Middle College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	3.56	377^th	379	0.5%
2024	5.68	373^rd	377	1.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Gary Middle College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	3.13	387^th	388	0.3%
2024	4.70	389^th	392	0.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Gary Middle College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	2.37	382^nd	383	0.3%
2024	4.15	390^th	392	0.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Gary Middle College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	11.41	122^nd	125	2.4%
2023	12.30	124^th	125	0.8%
2024	13.80	130^th	132	1.5%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gary Middle College

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	7	190	4	1	0	9	211
2014	6	258	11	1	0	8	284
2015	5	181	5	0	0	7	198
2016	1	201	13	0	0	9	224
2017	5	214	10	0	0	8	237
2018	1	203	16	0	0	6	226
2019	4	226	7	0	1	4	242
2020	4	180	9	0	1	5	199
2021	2	142	16	0	1	3	164
2022	3	141	14	0	1	6	165
2023	2	149	19	0	0	6	176
2024	3	128	15	0	0	3	149

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gary Middle College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	211	4.5	46.8	60.2
2014	284	n/a	n/a	31
2015	198	n/a	n/a	96
2016	224	2.0	112.0	92.4
2017	237	5.0	47.4	97.5
2018	226	4.0	56.3	41.6
2019	242	4.5	53.6	58.7
2020	199	4.0	49.7	65.8
2021	164	4.4	36.6	58.5
2022	165	10.0	16.5	69.7
2023	176	10.0	17.6	55.7
2024	149	10.0	14.9	74.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gary Middle College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	211	4.5	46.8	60.2
2014	284	n/a	n/a	31
2015	198	n/a	n/a	96
2016	224	2.0	112.0	92.4
2017	237	5.0	47.4	97.5
2018	226	4.0	56.3	41.6
2019	242	4.5	53.6	58.7
2020	199	4.0	49.7	65.8
2021	164	4.4	36.6	58.5
2022	165	10.0	16.5	69.7
2023	176	10.0	17.6	55.7
2024	149	10.0	14.9	74.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gary Middle College

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$467 (8.0%)	$5,357 (92.0%)	$5,824
2020	$886 (10.2%)	$7,794 (89.8%)	$8,681
2021	$930 (9.4%)	$8,991 (90.6%)	$9,921
2022	$2,516 (16.5%)	$12,748 (83.5%)	$15,264

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gary Middle College

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	242	176	27.3%
African American	226	149	34.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	19	171.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	4	2	50%
Two or More Races	4	6	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.7%	55.7%	3%

Schools Near Gary Middle College

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gary Middle College	Public, Charter	9-12	131 East 5th Ave	Gary	46402	Lake County	Gary Middle College	Yes	No	No	Yes	(219) 888-7120	149	10	14.9	74.5%	3 (2.0%)	128 (85.9%)	15 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	5.7	417^th of 431 public high schools	3.2%		2.6	396^th of 398 public high schools	0.5%	21	8.0	0.0										$15,264	$2,516	$12,748
Gary Career Center	Public	6-12	1800 E 35th Ave	Gary	46409	Lake County	Gary Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 962-7571	1	10	.1		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
West Side Leadership Academy	Public	9-12	9th & Gerry St	Gary	46406	Lake County	Gary Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 413-9870	998	47	21.2	70.1%	8 (0.8%)	918 (92.0%)	48 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (2.2%)	7.2	406^th of 431 public high schools	5.8%		6.6	379^th of 398 public high schools	4.8%	27	16.7	1.4									5.4	$17,393	$5,018	$12,374
River Forest High School	Public	9-12	3300 Indiana St	Hobart	46405	Lake County	River Forest Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 962-7551	567	28	20.2	69.7%	164 (28.9%)	122 (21.5%)	240 (42.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (6.5%)	17.6	354^th of 431 public high schools	17.9%		14.2	354^th of 398 public high schools	11.1%		31.1	2.5									24.6	$11,845	$505	$11,340
Excel Center - Gary	Public, Charter	9-12	4610 W Ridge Road	Gary	46408	Lake County	Excel Center - Gary	Yes	No	No	No	(219) 789-5236	128	11	11.6	43.0%	17 (13.3%)	79 (61.7%)	27 (21.1%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)								(n/a)												$6,136	$-01	$6,137
Thomas A Edison Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	3304 Parkside Ave	Lake Station	46405	Lake County	Lake Station Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 962-8531	614	35	17.3	74.9%	202 (32.9%)	116 (18.9%)	265 (43.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.0%)	13.8	375^th of 431 public high schools	13.0%		10.5	365^th of 398 public high schools	8.3%	10	24.4	3.5	19.1	23.9	20.9	21.4	9.7	5.7	0.0	5.1	20.8	$10,562	$672	$9,890
Calumet New Technical High School	Public	9-12	3900 Calhoun St	Gary	46408	Lake County	Lake Ridge New Technical Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 838-6990	612	41	15.1	88.4%	144 (23.5%)	290 (47.4%)	144 (23.5%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.6%)	15.8	367^th of 431 public high schools	14.8%		10.6	364^th of 398 public high schools	8.5%	3	24.8	4.3									24.8	$14,412	$2,549	$11,863
Morton Senior High School	Public	9-12	6915 Grand Ave	Hammond	46323	Lake County	School City of Hammond	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 989-7316	1,534	93	16.4	55.6%	169 (11.0%)	667 (43.5%)	615 (40.1%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	74 (4.8%)	12	380^th of 431 public high schools	11.8%		14.2	353^rd of 398 public high schools	11.3%	27	27.1	1.6									13.5	$12,211	$1,830	$10,381
Excel Center - Hammond	Public, Charter	9-12	3438 169th Street	Hammond	46323	Lake County	Excel Center - Hammond	Yes	No	No	No	(219) 844-1911	176	10	17.6	44.9%	22 (12.5%)	56 (31.8%)	90 (51.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.4%)								(n/a)												$5,573	$49	$5,524
Griffth Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	600 N Wiggs St	Griffith	46319	Lake County	Griffith Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(219) 924-4281	1,090	70	15.5	53.4%	471 (43.2%)	246 (22.6%)	315 (28.9%)	6 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (4.6%)	36.8	277^th of 431 public high schools	35.7%		40.8	238^th of 398 public high schools	40.2%	39	43.1	13.1	29.7	35.4	38.9	34.6	26.9	23.1	38.2	29.6	34.4	$8,925	$1,012	$7,913

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In the 2023-24 school year, 149 students attended Gary Middle College.

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Students at Gary Middle College are 86% African American, 10% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.

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Gary Middle College ranks in the bottom 3.2% of Indiana high schools.

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