Charter School of the Dunes vs Gary Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charter School of the Dunes
Gary · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
836 students
Gary Middle School
Gary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
365 students
| Measure | Charter School of the Dunes Gary, Indiana | Gary Middle School Gary, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1045 of 1,053 | #331 of 335 |
| National rank | #47342 of 50,301 | #13957 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 836 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 836 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 5% |
| city | Gary | Gary |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gary Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.9 vs 15.6).
- •Charter School of the Dunes does better on math proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •Charter School of the Dunes does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 13%).
- •Gary Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.5% vs 67.5%).
- •Gary Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.8).
- •Charter School of the Dunes is the larger school with 836 students compared with 365.
- •Charter School of the Dunes is a charter school while Gary Middle School 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 Charter School of the Dunes better than Gary Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gary Middle School ranks higher (18.9 vs 15.6 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 Charter School of the Dunes and Gary Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Gary and Gary in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charter School of the Dunes: 836. Gary Middle School: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charter School of the Dunes and Gary Middle School rank in Indiana?
Charter School of the Dunes is 1045th of 1,053 and Gary Middle School is 331st of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).