Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy's student population of 416 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 109% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1906
School Calendar
School Rankings
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1681 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
93%
13%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy's ranking?
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy is ranked #1681 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy often compared to?
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Aspire Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy?
416 students attend Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy?
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy offer ?
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy part of?
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy is part of Gary Community School Corporation School District.
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