For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 819 students in 46408, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 46408, IN are Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School and Steel City Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 46408 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 46408, IN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 46408, IN Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3601 W 41st Ave
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-0730
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-0730
Grades: 5-8
| 476 students
Rank: #22.
Steel City Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2650 W 35th Avenue
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 750-1010
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 750-1010
Grades: K-12
| 343 students
46408, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4581 Fillmore St
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6336
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6336
Grades: K-6
| 468 students
3720 Pierce St
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6345
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6345
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
The Ensweiler Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
6111 W Ridge Rd
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 838-1819
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 838-1819
Grades: 7-12
| 66 students
4735 Arthur Street
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-3390
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-3390
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
415 West 45th Ave
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6305
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6305
Grades: 7-12
| 713 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 46408, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 46408, IN include Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School and Steel City Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 46408?
2 public middle schools are located in 46408.
What is the racial composition of students in 46408?
46408 public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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