Gary Community School Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,076 students in Gary Community School Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Gary Community School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Gary Community School Corp School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 398 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.55
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
228 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
3,644 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
89%
13%
# White Students
56 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
1%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
142 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
199
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
299
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
331
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
338
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
382
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
314
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
352
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
233
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
245
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
247
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
304
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
305
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
260
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
263
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
4
1,957
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,453 is higher than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,728 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Gary Community School Corp School District?
Gary Community School Corp School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,076 students.
What is the rank of Gary Community School Corp School District?
Gary Community School Corp School District is ranked #388 out of 398 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gary Community School Corp School District?
89% of Gary Community School Corp School District students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gary Community School Corp School District?
Gary Community School Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Gary Community School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,728 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 11 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,076 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 65% (Btm 50% in IN)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
