Frankie Woods McCullough Academy

Summary:

Frankie Woods McCullough Academy is an elementary school in Gary, Indiana, serving 411 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Gary Community School Corporation, which is one of the lowest-performing districts in the state.

Frankie Woods McCullough Academy faces significant challenges, including extremely high chronic absenteeism rates (up to 62.5%), very low academic performance (only 3.14% of students proficient in ELA and 4.04% in math), and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it among the bottom 1-2% of Indiana elementary schools. The school's student population is predominantly African American (around 90%) and has extremely high rates of economic disadvantage, with 83.7% to 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Interestingly, the other schools in the Gary Community School Corporation, such as Glen Park Academy for Excel in Learning and Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School, also struggle with low academic performance and high chronic absenteeism, suggesting systemic challenges within the district.

When compared to schools in nearby districts, such as Hobart, Hammond, and Lake Station, the academic performance gap at Frankie Woods McCullough Academy is even more pronounced, with those schools generally having higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism, and better overall ratings. Despite a significant increase in per-student spending at Frankie Woods McCullough Academy, from $7,959 in 2019-2020 to $17,418 in 2021-2022, these investments have not translated into improved academic outcomes for the students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1110 W 21st Ave
       Gary, IN  46407


(219) 944-7301

District: Gary Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
1010th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,418 Help


Students who attend Frankie Woods McCullough Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Bailly Middle School
High:    West Side Leadership Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  416

Racial breakdown:

African American:
92.8%
Hispanic:
5.8%
White:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.5% Help


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Compare Details Frankie Woods McCullough Academy ranks worse than 100% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Gary Community School Corp District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.99. (See more...)
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Compare Details Frankie Woods McCullough Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.83. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (92.8%), Hispanic (5.8%), two or more races (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frankie Woods McCullough Academy is 18, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Gary Community School Corp District. (See more...)
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Compare Frankie Woods McCullough Academy employs 23 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frankie Woods McCullough Academy is $17,418, which is the 3rd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Gary Community School Corp District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Frankie Woods McCullough Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Gary Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Gary Community School Corp 374th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Frankie Woods McCullough Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 5.98 317th 326 2.8%
2005 4.63 933rd 959 2.7%
2006 14.13 886th 961 7.8%
2007 26.61 804th 985 18.4%
2008 59.08 457th 996 54.1%
2009 35.20 745th 1003 25.7%
2010 71.79 270th 1009 73.2%
2011 59.30 480th 1025 53.2%
2012 48.00 641st 1015 36.8%
2013 85.70 65th 1035 93.7%
2014 65.82 386th 1036 62.7%
2015 54.98 516th 1040 50.4%
2016 78.43 178th 1046 83.0%
2017 40.28 700th 1033 32.2%
2018 5.46 978th 1027 4.8%
2019 8.05 959th 1031 7.0%
2021 3.76 1013th 1016 0.3%
2022 4.55 1005th 1020 1.5%
2023 4.38 1009th 1016 0.7%
2024 2.99 1010th 1010 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Frankie Woods McCullough Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 46.32 273rd 423 35.5%
2010 70.21 114th 428 73.4%
2011 65.15 157th 451 65.2%
2012 22.95 391st 447 12.5%
2013 54.10 237th 444 46.6%
2014 73.96 94th 470 80.0%
2015 71.11 122nd 485 74.8%
2016 84.16 36th 494 92.7%
2017 35.01 346th 472 26.7%
2018 8.83 438th 473 7.4%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Frankie Woods McCullough Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 545 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1989 0 565 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1990 0 515 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1991 0 547 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1992 0 498 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1993 0 452 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1994 0 418 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1995 2 397 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1996 2 397 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1997 1 537 0 1 0 n/a n/a 19 558
1998 1 547 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1999 1 512 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2000 1 496 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2001 0 465 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2002 0 465 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2003 0 465 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2004 1 498 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2005 1 499 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2006 1 427 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2007 0 385 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2008 0 349 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2009 2 302 1 5 0 n/a n/a 2 312
2010 5 325 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 331
2011 1 336 1 0 1 0 17 0 356
2012 0 347 1 1 1 0 12 0 362
2013 3 417 1 2 0 0 17 0 440
2014 2 451 1 3 0 0 15 0 472
2015 1 402 1 10 1 0 14 0 429
2016 1 430 0 6 1 0 15 0 453
2017 5 411 0 9 1 0 13 0 439
2018 2 385 0 13 1 0 22 0 423
2019 1 253 0 10 0 0 11 0 275
2020 8 571 0 21 1 0 12 0 613
2021 3 434 0 22 0 0 9 0 468
2022 1 345 0 28 0 0 15 0 389
2023 3 369 0 26 0 0 13 0 411
2024 3 386 0 24 0 0 3 0 416

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Frankie Woods McCullough Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 545 32.5 16.7 77.6
1989 565 32.5 17.3 73.3
1990 515 30.8 16.7 34.4
1991 547 30.8 17.7 65.3
1992 499 24.5 20.3 71.3
1993 454 28.9 15.7 70
1994 419 25.9 16.2 71.8
1995 399 20.3 19.7 86.5
1996 399 20.3 19.7 86.5
1997 558 25.5 21.9 85.7
1998 551 26.0 21.2 81.7
1999 518 27.0 19.2 81.9
2000 498 25.7 19.4 77.9
2001 468 23.7 19.7 83.5
2002 467 26.7 17.5 84.8
2003 467 26.7 17.5 84.8
2004 502 29.0 17.3 90.6
2005 501 29.0 17.3 88
2006 428 25.1 17.1 89
2007 385 n/a n/a 89.1
2008 349 22.6 15.4 88.5
2009 312 22.6 13.8 91.9
2010 331 21.5 15.4 90.9
2011 356 19.9 17.8 91.9
2012 362 25.0 14.4 89.8
2013 440 24.0 18.3 84.5
2014 472 24.0 19.6 67.4
2015 429 23.0 18.6 92.3
2016 453 23.0 19.6 83
2017 439 21.0 20.9 85
2018 423 21.0 20.1 77.5
2019 275 11.0 25.0 100
2020 613 27.0 22.7 100
2021 468 27.0 17.3 100
2022 389 21.0 18.5 85.6
2023 411 25.0 16.4 83.7
2024 416 23.0 18.0 56.5

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 Frankie Woods McCullough Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 545 32.5 16.7 77.6
1989 565 32.5 17.3 73.3
1990 515 30.8 16.7 34.4
1991 547 30.8 17.7 65.3
1992 499 24.5 20.3 71.3
1993 454 28.9 15.7 70
1994 419 25.9 16.2 71.8
1995 399 20.3 19.7 86.5
1996 399 20.3 19.7 86.5
1997 558 25.5 21.9 85.7
1998 551 26.0 21.2 81.7
1999 518 27.0 19.2 81.9
2000 498 25.7 19.4 77.9
2001 468 23.7 19.7 83.5
2002 467 26.7 17.5 84.8
2003 467 26.7 17.5 84.8
2004 502 29.0 17.3 90.6
2005 501 29.0 17.3 88
2006 428 25.1 17.1 89
2007 385 n/a n/a 89.1
2008 349 22.6 15.4 88.5
2009 312 22.6 13.8 91.9
2010 331 21.5 15.4 90.9
2011 356 19.9 17.8 91.9
2012 362 25.0 14.4 89.8
2013 440 24.0 18.3 84.5
2014 472 24.0 19.6 67.4
2015 429 23.0 18.6 92.3
2016 453 23.0 19.6 83
2017 439 21.0 20.9 85
2018 423 21.0 20.1 77.5
2019 275 11.0 25.0 100
2020 613 27.0 22.7 100
2021 468 27.0 17.3 100
2022 389 21.0 18.5 85.6
2023 411 25.0 16.4 83.7
2024 416 23.0 18.0 56.5

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 Frankie Woods McCullough Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,877 (15.7%) $10,049 (84.3%) $11,927
2020 $1,313 (16.5%) $6,646 (83.5%) $7,959
2021 $2,819 (24.8%) $8,563 (75.2%) $11,382
2022 $5,639 (32.4%) $11,779 (67.6%) $17,418

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frankie Woods McCullough Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 959th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 1009th of 1016 Elementary schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Frankie Woods McCullough Academy)24.29.9
 14.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gary Community School Corp)16.99.9
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Frankie Woods McCullough Academy)39.48.6
 30.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Gary Community School Corp)22.27.8
 14.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Frankie Woods McCullough Academy)17.87.1
 10.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Gary Community School Corp)15.29.5
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Frankie Woods McCullough Academy)15.61.8
 13.8%
   4th Grade Math (Gary Community School Corp)16.56
 10.5%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Frankie Woods McCullough Academy)11.11.8
 9.3%
   4th Grade Science (Gary Community School Corp)8.65.4
 3.2%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Frankie Woods McCullough Academy)255.3
 19.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Gary Community School Corp)20.28
 12.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Frankie Woods McCullough Academy)10.73.5
 7.2%
   5th Grade Math (Gary Community School Corp)14.83.5
 11.3%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Frankie Woods McCullough Academy)7.11.8
 5.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Gary Community School Corp)11.74
 7.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students275411
 49.5%
African American253369
 45.8%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1026
 160%
Pacific Islander00
White13
 200%
Two or More Races1113
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%83.7%
 16.3%


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Frankie Woods McCullough Academy ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Indiana elementary schools.

Students at Frankie Woods McCullough Academy are 93% African American, 6% Hispanic.

Students who attend Frankie Woods McCullough Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bailly Middle School
High : West Side Leadership Academy

In the 2023-24 school year, 416 students attended Frankie Woods McCullough Academy.


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