Middle Schools in Duneland School Corporation

The Duneland School Corporation in Indiana operates three middle schools: Chesterton Middle School, Westchester Intermediate School, and Liberty Intermediate School. These schools serve students in grades 5-8 and provide a range of educational opportunities within the district.

Among the three middle schools, Chesterton Middle School stands out as the top performer, ranking 6th out of 480 Indiana middle schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts consistently high test scores, with 68.37% of students proficient or better in ILEARN/English Language Arts and 65.37% proficient or better in ILEARN/Math, significantly outpacing the Duneland School Corporation and Indiana state averages. Additionally, Chesterton Middle School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to the other two middle schools in the district.

In contrast, Westchester Intermediate School and Liberty Intermediate School have more mixed performance, with some grade levels and subjects exceeding the district and state averages, while others fall behind. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch across the three schools ranges from 24.58% to 33.81%, suggesting the district may have a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, which could impact academic outcomes and resource needs.