Summary:
There is one middle school serving grades 6-8 in zip code 46409,
Bailly Middle School, which is part of the
Gary Community School Corp.
In zip code 46409, the sole middle school, Bailly Middle School, faces significant academic challenges. It ranks very low statewide, earning a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. This indicates that its performance is considerably below that of most middle schools across Indiana. The school serves approximately 374 students in grades 6-8.
Bailly Middle School's academic performance in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math is notably below both the district and state averages. For instance, in ELA, while overall proficiency is slightly above the district average, it falls far short of the state average, with 7th-grade proficiency being particularly low. Math proficiency across all tested grades is consistently below district and state benchmarks, with 7th-grade math proficiency being exceptionally low. Science scores also lag significantly behind state averages.
Several other factors contribute to the school's challenging profile. A chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8% is a concern, as high absenteeism often correlates with lower academic achievement. The school also has a high rate of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch at 66.04%, suggesting a significant portion of the student body comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Despite a high spending per student of $18,063, which is above national averages, these resources do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. The student-teacher ratio of 19.6 is within a typical range, suggesting that class size may not be the primary issue.
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