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McGary Middle School

Grades 06–08 · Evansville, IN · NCES 180345000477

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1535 S Joyce Ave · Evansville, IN 47714

At a glance

Reported students

295

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

30

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

9.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Indiana middle enrollment

16th percentile

Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

475.5

McGary Middle School: 295 reported students.

State peer staffing position

2nd percentile

9.8:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
350
Teachers (FTE)
25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1

What the reported data says about McGary Middle School

McGary Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Evansville. It is one of 38 current school records connected to Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. NCES reports 295 students for 2024–25.

Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.8:1, below the Indiana median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (35.3%) and Black (33.9%). English learners represent 9.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking McGary Middle School

  1. 1How do the reported 9.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 30 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
9.7%
Students with disabilities
22%
Free/reduced-price lunch
73.2%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White35.3%
  • Hispanic13.6%
  • Black33.9%
  • Asian0.3%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander4.1%
  • Multiracial12.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Washington Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

331 reported students

Perry Heights Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

471 reported students

Helfrich Park STEM Academy

Middle · Grades 06–08

509 reported students

Plaza Park International Prep Acad

Middle · Grades 06–08

610 reported students

Thompkins Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

622 reported students

North Junior High School

Middle · Grades 07–08

925 reported students

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