What standardized tests are used?

Each state administers its own standardized assessments for English Language Arts and Math, typically in grades 3-8. High school students may take the ACT, SAT, or a state-specific exam. Results are reported as the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations.

How should I interpret proficiency percentages?

Proficiency rates show the percentage of students meeting grade-level expectations. A 60% proficiency rate means 6 out of 10 students tested at or above grade level. Compare against state averages and similar districts for context, as raw numbers alone do not tell the full story.

What are accountability designations?

Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), schools receive designations based on performance. 'Exemplary' schools perform well above average. 'Commendable' schools meet targets. Schools identified for 'Targeted' or 'Comprehensive' support need improvement in specific areas or overall performance.

Gary, IN School Test Scores & Graduation Rates

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School Performance — 2024i

NCES

How students at each school are performing on state assessments. 13.2% meet ELA standards on the state assessment for grades 3-8.

Avg Graduation Ratei

75%

ELA Proficiencyi

13.2%

Math Proficiencyi

7.3%

District Summaryi

Gary Community School Corp

ELA: 9.8%Math: 5.1%Grad Rate: 63%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

9.4%

Math

10.2%

Grade 4

ELA

6.4%

Math

6.7%

Grade 5

ELA

8.1%

Math

3.9%

Grade 6

ELA

12.9%

Math

3.9%

Grade 7

ELA

12.2%

Math

1.4%

Grade 8

ELA

12.9%

Math

0.9%

Lake Ridge New Tech Schools

ELA: 12%Math: 6.2%Grad Rate: 93.7%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

12.7%

Math

10.1%

Grade 4

ELA

12.6%

Math

10.5%

Grade 5

ELA

13.8%

Math

9.6%

Grade 6

ELA

12%

Math

2.9%

Grade 7

ELA

10.4%

Math

4.7%

Grade 8

ELA

11.1%

Math

1.7%

Gary Lighthouse Charter School

ELA: 12.6%Math: 9.4%Grad Rate: 85.4%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

14.9%

Math

14.9%

Grade 4

ELA

7.5%

Math

7.5%

Grade 5

ELA

14.5%

Math

14.5%

Grade 6

ELA

11.6%

Math

9.4%

Grade 7

ELA

13.2%

Math

10.5%

Grade 8

ELA

14%

Math

2.3%

Thea Bowman Leadership Academy

ELA: 19.6%Math: 9.8%Grad Rate: 95%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

17.6%

Math

25%

Grade 4

ELA

15.4%

Math

12.5%

Grade 5

ELA

12.8%

Math

4.3%

Grade 6

ELA

13.3%

Math

8.7%

Grade 7

ELA

21.3%

Math

7.5%

Grade 8

ELA

31.9%

Math

1.3%

Charter School of the Dunes

ELA: 13.6%Math: 6%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

3.7%

Math

13.6%

Grade 4

ELA

11.1%

Math

4.8%

Grade 5

ELA

9.2%

Math

4.7%

Grade 6

ELA

11.1%

Math

3.3%

Grade 7

ELA

23.5%

Math

3.7%

Grade 8

ELA

22.2%

Math

4.2%

Aspire Charter Academy

ELA: 31.2%Math: 20.3%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

26.1%

Math

33.3%

Grade 4

ELA

34.2%

Math

23.1%

Grade 5

ELA

46.2%

Math

27%

Grade 6

ELA

33.8%

Math

17.8%

Grade 7

ELA

17.2%

Math

7.8%

Grade 8

ELA

28.8%

Math

12.1%

Steel City Academy

ELA: 13.3%Math: 6.7%Grad Rate: 68.8%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

8.7%

Math

4.3%

Grade 4

ELA

9.1%

Math

4.5%

Grade 5

ELA

Math

Grade 6

ELA

10.7%

Math

7.1%

Grade 7

ELA

21.4%

Math

7.1%

Grade 8

ELA

34.8%

Math

17.4%

Excel Center - Gary

Grad Rate: 27.8%

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