Frankie Woods McCullough Academy vs West Side Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frankie Woods McCullough Academy
Gary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
472 students
West Side Leadership Academy
Gary · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,232 students
| Measure | Frankie Woods McCullough Academy Gary, Indiana | West Side Leadership Academy Gary, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #975 of 1,053 | #371 of 387 |
| National rank | #41881 of 50,301 | #15071 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 472 | 1,232 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 1,232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.4% | 62.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 13% |
| city | Gary | Gary |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frankie Woods McCullough Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.7 vs 21.3).
- •Frankie Woods McCullough Academy does better on math proficiency (22% vs 13%).
- •West Side Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •Frankie Woods McCullough Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.4% vs 62.6%).
- •Frankie Woods McCullough Academy does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.1).
- •West Side Leadership Academy is the larger school with 1,232 students compared with 472.
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 Frankie Woods McCullough Academy better than West Side Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Frankie Woods McCullough Academy ranks higher (24.7 vs 21.3 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 Frankie Woods McCullough Academy and West Side Leadership Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Gary and Gary in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frankie Woods McCullough Academy: 472. West Side Leadership Academy: 1,232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frankie Woods McCullough Academy and West Side Leadership Academy rank in Indiana?
Frankie Woods McCullough Academy is 975th of 1,053 and West Side Leadership Academy is 371st of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).