Serving 700 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Charter School Of The Dunes 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 3% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 700 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charter School Of The Dunes ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Charter School Of The Dunes's student population of 700 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
700 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charter School Of The Dunes ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charter School Of The Dunes is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1729 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
86%
13%
White
2%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charter School Of The Dunes's ranking?
Charter School Of The Dunes is ranked #1729 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Charter School Of The Dunes often compared to?
Charter School Of The Dunesis often viewed alongside schools like 21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary, Aspire Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Charter School Of The Dunes?
700 students attend Charter School Of The Dunes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Charter School Of The Dunes students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charter School Of The Dunes?
Charter School Of The Dunes has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Charter School Of The Dunes offer ?
Charter School Of The Dunes offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Charter School Of The Dunes part of?
Charter School Of The Dunes is part of Charter School Of The Dunes School District.
In what neighborhood is Charter School Of The Dunes located?
Charter School Of The Dunes is located in the Miller Beach neighborhood of Gary, IN. There are 2 other public schools located in Miller Beach.
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