Aspire Charter Academy vs Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.7 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
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
Gary · Charter other · Grades K–12
773 students
| Measure | Aspire Charter Academy Gary, Indiana | Thea Bowman Leadership Academy Gary, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1040 of 1,053 | – |
| National rank | #46744 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 684 | 773 |
| Enrollment | 684 | 773 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 13% |
| city | Gary | Gary |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aspire Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (26% vs 13%).
- •Aspire Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 28%).
- •Thea Bowman Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.8% vs 96.1%).
- •Thea Bowman Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 20.7).
- •Thea Bowman Leadership Academy is the larger school with 773 students compared with 684.
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 Thea Bowman Leadership Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aspire Charter Academy and Thea Bowman Leadership Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Gary and Gary in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aspire Charter Academy: 684. Thea Bowman Leadership Academy: 773. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspire Charter Academy and Thea Bowman Leadership Academy rank in Indiana?
Aspire Charter Academy is 1040th of 1,053 and Thea Bowman Leadership Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).