Aspire Charter Academy vs Frankie Woods McCullough Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspire Charter Academy
Gary · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
684 students
Frankie Woods McCullough Academy
Gary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
472 students
| Measure | Aspire Charter Academy Gary, Indiana | Frankie Woods McCullough Academy Gary, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1040 of 1,053 | #975 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #46744 of 50,301 | #41881 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 684 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 684 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 22% |
| city | Gary | Gary |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frankie Woods McCullough Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.7 vs 16.7).
- •Aspire Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Aspire Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 22%).
- •Frankie Woods McCullough Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.4% vs 96.1%).
- •Frankie Woods McCullough Academy does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 20.7).
- •Aspire Charter Academy is the larger school with 684 students compared with 472.
- •Aspire Charter Academy is a charter school while Frankie Woods McCullough Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aspire Charter Academy better than Frankie Woods McCullough Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Frankie Woods McCullough Academy ranks higher (24.7 vs 16.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aspire Charter Academy and Frankie Woods McCullough Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Gary and Gary in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aspire Charter Academy: 684. Frankie Woods McCullough Academy: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspire Charter Academy and Frankie Woods McCullough Academy rank in Indiana?
Aspire Charter Academy is 1040th of 1,053 and Frankie Woods McCullough Academy is 975th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).