Serving 836 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 6% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (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 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 836 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charter School Of The Dunes's student population of 836 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
836 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY STUDENT CAN SUCCEED.
School Rankings
Charter School Of The Dunes 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 Charter School Of The Dunes is 0.27, 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
#1733 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
85%
14%
White
1%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.5%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
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 #1733 out of 1,743 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 School Of Gary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Charter School Of The Dunes?
836 students attend Charter School Of The Dunes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Charter School Of The Dunes students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charter School Of The Dunes?
Charter School Of The Dunes has a student ration of 18:1, 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 Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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