Calumet New Tech High School vs Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calumet New Tech High School
Gary · Public high · Grades 9–12
620 students
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
Gary · Public middle · Grades 5–8
447 students
| Measure | Calumet New Tech High School Gary, Indiana | Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School Gary, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #375 of 387 | #333 of 335 |
| National rank | #15348 of 16,910 | #14019 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 620 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 28% |
| city | Gary | Gary |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.4 vs 18.5).
- •Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 7.5%).
- •Calumet New Tech High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Calumet New Tech High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 97.5%).
- •Calumet New Tech High School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.2).
- •Calumet New Tech High School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 447.
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 Calumet New Tech High School better than Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School?
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 Calumet New Tech High School and Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Gary and Gary in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calumet New Tech High School: 620. Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calumet New Tech High School and Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School rank in Indiana?
Calumet New Tech High School is 375th of 387 and Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School is 333rd of 335 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).