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 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,786 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 57% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
5,786 Students
1,029,704 Students
# Teachers
369 Teachers
67,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Duneland School Corporation School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 400 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.56
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,659 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
62 Students
31,157 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
873 Students
150,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
15%
# Black Students
159 Students
137,666 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
4,448 Students
650,927 Students
% White Students
77%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,062 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
231 Students
56,510 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
34
23,535
# Students in K Grade:
374
72,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
373
74,029
# Students in 2nd Grade:
385
76,464
# Students in 3rd Grade:
401
74,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
427
76,116
# Students in 5th Grade:
415
74,259
# Students in 6th Grade:
429
75,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
443
76,624
# Students in 8th Grade:
442
78,109
# Students in 9th Grade:
516
80,782
# Students in 10th Grade:
506
82,616
# Students in 11th Grade:
514
81,109
# Students in 12th Grade:
522
79,955
# Ungraded Students:
5
2,406
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,432 is higher than the state median of $13,222. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,957 is higher than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,432
$13,222
Spending / Student
$12,957
$12,852
Best Duneland School Corporation School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brummitt Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 Indian Boundary
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3660
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3660
Grades: K-4
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
811 N 400 E
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 983-3680
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 983-3680
Grades: K-4
| 326 students
Rank: #33.
Liberty Intermediate School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 W 900 N
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3690
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3690
Grades: 5-6
| 354 students
Rank: #44.
Bailly Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 S 5th St
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3670
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3670
Grades: K-4
| 393 students
Rank: #55.
Newton Yost Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 W Beam St
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3640
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3640
Grades: K-4
| 381 students
Rank: #66.
Chesterton Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
651 W Morgan Ave
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3776
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3776
Grades: 7-8
| 870 students
Rank: #77.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 W 900 N
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3650
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3650
Grades: K-4
| 530 students
Rank: #88.
Chesterton Senior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2125 S 11th St
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3730
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3730
Grades: 9-12
| 1,985 students
Rank: #99.
Westchester Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1050 S 5th St
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3710
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3710
Grades: 5-6
| 485 students
Rank: #1010.
Trojan Virtual Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 W Morgan Ave
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3743
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3743
Grades: K-12
| 100 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Duneland School Corporation School District?
Duneland School Corporation School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,786 students.
What is the rank of Duneland School Corporation School District?
Duneland School Corporation School District is ranked #25 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 10%), Highest science 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?
77% of Duneland School Corporation School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Duneland School Corporation School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,957 is higher than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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