McGary Middle School

351 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

McGary Middle School is a public school located in the Bosse district of Evansville, Indiana, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC), the school focuses on fostering a supportive academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The campus is situated in the southeastern part of the city, and the school prides itself on being a hub for the local community, emphasizing the development of both intellectual and social-emotional skills in its student body.

Academically, McGary Middle School offers a diverse curriculum that aligns with Indiana state standards, incorporating core subjects such as English/Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a well-rounded experience by providing various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts programs, and student organizations. By encouraging student participation in these activities, McGary aims to cultivate a sense of school spirit and responsibility, ensuring that students are well-equipped to succeed as they advance in their educational journeys.

351

Total Students

27.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McGary Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	47
Black	117
Asian	2
Two or More	29
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	13

White
142 (40.5 %)
Black
117 (33.3 %)
Hispanic
47 (13.4 %)
Two or More
29 (8.3 %)
Pacific Islander
13 (3.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp
Phone:	(812)476-3035
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 104

Grade 7 124

Grade 8 123