Top Rankings
Duneland School Corporation School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,786 students in Duneland School Corporation School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Duneland School Corporation School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
5,786 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
369 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Duneland School Corporation School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 395 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Graduation Rate
98%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
15%
15%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
77%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,432 is higher than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,957 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,432
$13,184
Spending / Student
$12,957
$12,815
Best Duneland School Corporation School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brummitt Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 Indian Boundary
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3660
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3660
Gr: K-4 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
811 N 400 E
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 983-3680
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 983-3680
Gr: K-4 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Liberty Intermediate School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 W 900 N
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3690
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3690
Gr: 5-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Bailly Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 S 5th St
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3670
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3670
Gr: K-4 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Newton Yost Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 W Beam St
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3640
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3640
Gr: K-4 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Chesterton Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
651 W Morgan Ave
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3776
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3776
Gr: 7-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 W 900 N
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3650
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3650
Gr: K-4 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Chesterton Senior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2125 S 11th St
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3730
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3730
Gr: 9-12 | 1,985 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Westchester Intermediate School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1050 S 5th St
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3710
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3710
Gr: 5-6 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Trojan Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 W Morgan Ave
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3743
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3743
Gr: K-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Duneland School Corporation School District?
Duneland School Corporation School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,786 students.
What is the rank of Duneland School Corporation School District?
Duneland School Corporation School District is ranked #24 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Duneland School Corporation School District?
77% of Duneland School Corporation School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Duneland School Corporation School District?
Duneland School Corporation School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Duneland School Corporation School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,957 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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