Tolleston Middle School serves 794 students in grades 7-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
794 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
98%
13%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Tolleston Middle School?
794 students attend Tolleston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Tolleston Middle School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tolleston Middle School?
Tolleston Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tolleston Middle School offer ?
Tolleston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Tolleston Middle School part of?
Tolleston Middle School is part of Gary Community School Corporation School District.
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