For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,332 students in East Chicago, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in East Chicago, IN are East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy, Joseph Block Middle School and East Chicago Lighthouse. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Chicago, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in East Chicago have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in East Chicago, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1402 E Chicago Ave
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 392-3650
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 392-3650
Grades: K-8
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
Joseph Block Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Cardinal Dr
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4084
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4084
Grades: 7-8
| 440 students
Rank: #33.
East Chicago Lighthouse
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3916 Pulaski
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 378-7450
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 378-7450
Grades: K-8
| 462 students
East Chicago, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2400 Cardinal Dr
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4077
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4077
Grades: 5-7
| 719 students
3551 Block Ave
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4180
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4180
Grades: K-6
| 258 students
4001 Indianapolis Blvd
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4068
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4068
Grades: 7-8
| 356 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in East Chicago, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in East Chicago, IN include East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy, Joseph Block Middle School and East Chicago Lighthouse.
How many public middle schools are located in East Chicago?
3 public middle schools are located in East Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in East Chicago?
East Chicago public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in East Chicago are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in East Chicago include: East Chicago Lighthouse vs. East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy, East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy vs. East Chicago Lighthouse
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