Chesterton Middle School

651 W Morgan Ave
Chesterton, IN 46304
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 884 students in grades 7-8, Chesterton Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 884 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 20% in IN
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chesterton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Chesterton Middle School's student population of 884 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
884 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Chesterton Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chesterton Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#312 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
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51%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chesterton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chesterton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
17%
14%
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Black
2%
13%
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White
76%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Chesterton Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chesterton Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chesterton Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chesterton Middle School's ranking?
Chesterton Middle School is ranked #312 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Chesterton Middle School?
884 students attend Chesterton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Chesterton Middle School students are White, 17% 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 Chesterton Middle School?
Chesterton Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chesterton Middle School offer ?
Chesterton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Chesterton Middle School part of?
Chesterton Middle School is part of Duneland School Corporation School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 884 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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