Enrollment
365
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gary Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gary Middle School
Gary Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Gary, Indiana, enrolling 365 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 89.0% of students qualify for free meals, 80% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 365 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 165 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #107.
Its student body is predominantly African American (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 365 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 80.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Gary Community School Corp spends $19,820 per pupil, 64% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 326 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 365 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Gary's middle schools, it stands alongside Bailly Middle School (355 students): Gary Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 11.8:1).
Gary Community School Corp also operates West Side Leadership Academy (1,232 students) and Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn (566 students) alongside Gary Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gary Middle School compares
Gary Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,820
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gary Community School Corp, which includes Gary Middle School.
$19,820
Per student
+64%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 50.2%
Federal 21.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~365 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Gary Middle School a good school?
Gary Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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