Summary:
The 46408 zip code area of Gary, Indiana is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. These schools serve a predominantly minority student population and face significant challenges, with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and varying graduation rates.
Among the standout schools, Calumet New Technical High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 91.6%, but very low test scores. In contrast, Glen Park Academy for Excel in Learning has extremely low test scores and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 55.8%. The alternative school, Steel City Academy, has a 65.3% graduation rate but also low test scores and high chronic absenteeism.
The data suggests a strong correlation between the socioeconomic status of the student population, as indicated by free/reduced lunch rates, and the academic performance of the schools. Schools with the highest percentages of students receiving free/reduced lunch, such as Lake Ridge New Technical Middle School at 91.81%, tend to have the lowest test scores and graduation rates. Addressing chronic absenteeism and collaborating to share resources and best practices could be key to improving outcomes for these schools within the Lake Ridge New Technical Schools, Gary Community School Corp, Steel City Academy, and Excel Center - Gary districts.
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