Top Rankings
School City Of East Chicago School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,348 students in School City Of East Chicago School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in School City Of East Chicago School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
3,348 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
250 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
School City Of East Chicago School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 398 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 65% has increased from 59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#369 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Graduation Rate
65%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.55
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,662 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
50%
14%
# Black Students
1,534 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
46%
13%
# White Students
67 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
2%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
80 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
150
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
226
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
247
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
225
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
249
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
232
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
214
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
239
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
236
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
251
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
293
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
289
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
253
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
242
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
2
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,642 is higher than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,317 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,642
$13,148
Spending / Student
$14,317
$12,780
Best School City Of East Chicago School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3551 Block Avenue
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4096
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4096
Grades: K-6
| 286 students
Rank: #22.
East Chicago Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W Columbus Drive
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4000
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,079 students
Rank: #33.
William Mckinley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4825 Magoun Ave
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4186
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4186
Grades: K-6
| 488 students
Rank: #44.
Carrie Gosch Pk Center
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Indianapolis Blvd
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4172
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4172
Grades: PK
| 150 students
Rank: #55.
Joseph Block Middle School
Magnet 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
| 487 students
Rank: #66.
George Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Cardinal Drive
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4169
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4169
Grades: K-6
| 462 students
Rank: #77.
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4411 Magoun
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4192
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4192
Grades: K-6
| 396 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to School City Of East Chicago School District?
School City Of East Chicago School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,348 students.
What is the rank of School City Of East Chicago School District?
School City Of East Chicago School District is ranked #372 out of 398 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in School City Of East Chicago School District?
50% of School City Of East Chicago School District students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of School City Of East Chicago School District?
School City Of East Chicago School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is School City Of East Chicago School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,317 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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