- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gary, IN
Gary Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gary Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180387002664
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gary Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools.
- #10 of 21
- public schools in Gary · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 89.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gary Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gary Middle School ranks #10 of 21 public schools in Gary, IN.
School address
District: Gary Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180387002664 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Gary Middle School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 180387002664 · Gary, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 17.4:1 · 89.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: West Side Leadership Academy (1,232 students)
Gary Middle School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Gary Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Side Lead
West Side Leadership Academy
1,232 students
- Glen Park Acad
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn
566 students
- Frankie Woods 472
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy
472 students
- Daniel Hale Wi 450
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
450 students
- Beveridge Elem 374
Beveridge Elementary School
374 students
- This school 365
Gary Middle School
365 students
What this shows Gary Middle School reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gary Middle School compares
Gary Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.0% | ▲ 80% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 75% in Indiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
80.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,740
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 166 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 43.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 89.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 2.7%
White 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Gary Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gary Community School Corp reports $27,740 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gary Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beveridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gary Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar middle schools in Gary
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~365 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gary Middle School
How many students attend Gary Middle School?
Gary Middle School has 365 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gary, IN. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gary Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gary Middle School is 17.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gary Middle School?
89.0% of students at Gary Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gary Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gary Middle School is African American at 91.5% of enrollment, in Gary, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gary Middle School?
Gary Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gary Middle School rank among public schools in Gary?
By Resource Investment Index, Gary Middle School ranks #10 of 21 public schools in Gary, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gary on the city page.
What other schools are in Gary Community School Corp?
Besides Gary Middle School, Gary Community School Corp also operates West Side Leadership Academy (1,232 students), Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn (566 students), and Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy (472 students). See the Gary Community School Corp district page for the complete list.