Best Schools in Downtown West, Gary, IN
Downtown West, Gary, IN has 5 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,474 students. On average they score 9% on state proficiency tests against a projected 12%, so schools in Downtown West don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown West, Gary, IN
The top high schools in Downtown West, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Side Leadership Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gary Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1013 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown West, Gary, IN
The top middle schools in Downtown West, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bailly Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gary Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 383 Students
2. Gary Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gary Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 326 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown West, Gary, IN
The top elementary schools in Downtown West, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gary Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students
2. Beveridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gary Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 310 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown West, Gary, IN
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown West, Gary, IN has a total population of 3,773 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown West, Gary, IN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Downtown West, Gary, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
40.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
11.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown West, Gary, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown West, Gary, IN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Downtown West, Gary, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown West, Gary, IN
How many schools are in Downtown West, Gary, IN?
Downtown West, Gary, IN has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,474 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown West perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Downtown West score 9% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 12%, so on average schools in Downtown West don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown West?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 12%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 12%
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- Projected: 12%
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- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 16%
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- Projected: 14%
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- Projected: 17%
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- Projected: 18%
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- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations