Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School vs Steel City Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
Gary · Public middle · Grades 5–8
447 students
Steel City Academy
Gary · Charter other · Grades K–12
286 students
| Measure | Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School Gary, Indiana | Steel City Academy Gary, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #333 of 335 | – |
| National rank | #14019 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 447 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 78.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 2.5% |
| city | Gary | Gary |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 2.5%).
- •Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 17%).
- •Steel City Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.7% vs 97.5%).
- •Steel City Academy does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 17.2).
- •Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 286.
- •Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School is a public school while Steel City Academy is a charter 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 Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School better than Steel City 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 Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School and Steel City Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Gary and Gary in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School: 447. Steel City Academy: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School and Steel City Academy rank in Indiana?
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School is 333rd of 335 and Steel City Academy is unranked among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).