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Gary Virtual Academy vs Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureGary Virtual Academy
Gary, Indiana
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr
Gary, Indiana
Success Index (US)
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Not rated
49
Lower 50%
State rankโ€“#622 of 1,053
National rankโ€“#25965 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeOtherElementary
Year rangeGrades Kโ€“12Grades PKโ€“K
Students45231
Enrollment45231
Free/reduced-price lunch62.2%43.7%
Students per teacher22.523.1
Reading proficiencyโ€“โ€“
Math proficiencyโ€“โ€“
cityGaryGary
stateIndianaIndiana
Websiteโ€“โ€“

The verdict

  • โ€ขMary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 62.2%).
  • โ€ขGary Virtual Academy does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 23.1).
  • โ€ขMary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr is the larger school with 231 students compared with 45.

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 Gary Virtual Academy better than Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr?

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 Gary Virtual Academy and Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr?

About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Gary and Gary in Indiana.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Gary Virtual Academy: 45. Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr: 231. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Gary Virtual Academy and Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr rank in Indiana?

Gary Virtual Academy is unranked and Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr is 622nd of 1,053 among other schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).