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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 46304


At a glance
11
Schools
5,920
Students
2
Districts
3
5-star schools
Top rankedLiberty Middle School6th of 480 Indiana middle schools
Biggest riser
Liberty Elementary School up 125 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Brummitt Elementary School 12.6 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
4 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 46304 zip code area is home to 10 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, all part of the highly-ranked Duneland School Corporation. This district is ranked 45 out of 380 school districts in Indiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the area are Chesterton Senior High School, ranked 51 out of 398 Indiana high schools with a 4-star rating, and Chesterton Middle School, ranked 18 out of 489 Indiana middle schools with a 5-star rating. These schools excel in areas like graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism. Other high-performing schools include Brummitt Elementary School, ranked 24 out of 1,016 Indiana elementary schools with a 5-star rating.

While the Duneland School Corporation generally performs well, there are some notable differences between the schools. Test scores and other metrics vary, with the highest-performing schools significantly outpacing the lower-performing ones. Additionally, the district faces challenges with consistent chronic absenteeism rates and a wide range in free/reduced lunch eligibility, which may impact resource allocation and support services. The Discovery Charter School also stands out with significantly lower spending per student compared to the traditional public schools in the area.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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