Duneland School Corporation School District

601 W Morgan Ave
Chesterton, IN 46304
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

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 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,831 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 53% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
5,831 Students
1,033,082 Students
# Teachers
372 Teachers
65,168 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Duneland School Corporation School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 391 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IN)
#37 out of 392 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Duneland School Corporation  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
53%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Duneland School Corporation  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
53%
43%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Duneland School Corporation  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
94%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Duneland School Corporation  School District and public school graduation rate of IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.54
# American Indian Students
9 Students
1,734 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
54 Students
28,870 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
868 Students
139,934 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
14%
# Black Students
139 Students
133,725 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
4,536 Students
673,004 Students
% White Students
78%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
948 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
220 Students
54,867 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
20,813
# Students in K Grade:
349
76,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
385
74,314
# Students in 2nd Grade:
434
75,414
# Students in 3rd Grade:
406
74,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
420
75,161
# Students in 5th Grade:
402
75,204
# Students in 6th Grade:
439
76,895
# Students in 7th Grade:
470
79,253
# Students in 8th Grade:
461
81,588
# Students in 9th Grade:
506
83,530
# Students in 10th Grade:
528
80,978
# Students in 11th Grade:
492
78,799
# Students in 12th Grade:
535
79,154
# Ungraded Students:
4
1,591

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,328 is higher than the state median of $13,179. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,857 is higher than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$13,615 MM
This chart display total revenue of Duneland School Corporation  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$75 MM
$13,234 MM
This chart display total spending of Duneland School Corporation  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,328
$13,179
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Duneland School Corporation  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,857
$12,810
This chart display average spending per public school student in Duneland School Corporation  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Duneland School Corporation School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
811 N 400 E
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 983-3680
Grades: K-4
| 315 students
Rank: #22.
Brummitt Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2500 Indian Boundary
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3660
Grades: K-4
| 340 students
Rank: #33.
Chesterton Senior High School
Math: 49% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2125 S 11th St
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3730
Grades: 9-12
| 1,999 students
Rank: #44.
Liberty Intermediate School
Math: 57% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
50 W 900 N
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3690
Grades: 5-6
| 361 students
Rank: #55.
Bailly Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 S 5th St
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3670
Grades: K-4
| 407 students
Rank: #66.
Liberty Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
50-1 W 900 N
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3650
Grades: K-4
| 486 students
Rank: #77.
Chesterton Middle School
Math: 48% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
651 W Morgan Ave
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3776
Grades: 7-8
| 908 students
Rank: #88.
Westchester Intermediate School
Math: 47% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1050 S 5th St
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3710
Grades: 5-6
| 462 students
Rank: #99.
Newton Yost Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 W Beam St
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3640
Grades: K-4
| 410 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 W Morgan Ave
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3743
Grades: 1-12
| 143 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Duneland School Corporation School District?
Duneland School Corporation School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,831 students.
What is the rank of Duneland School Corporation School District?
Duneland School Corporation School District is ranked #36 out of 391 school districts in Indiana (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Duneland School Corporation School District?
78% of Duneland School Corporation School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 equal to the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Duneland School Corporation School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,857 is higher than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 5,831 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in IN)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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