Kahler Middle School

600 Joliet St
Dyer, IN 46311
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 946 students in grades 5-8, Kahler Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 946 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 50% in IN
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kahler Middle School's student population of 946 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
946 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Kahler Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kahler Middle School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#658 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kahler Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kahler 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.
46%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kahler 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.
43%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kahler Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Kahler Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kahler Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
25%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kahler Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kahler Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
60%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kahler Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kahler Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kahler Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Kahler Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kahler 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
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kahler 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 Kahler Middle School's ranking?
Kahler Middle School is ranked #658 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Kahler Middle School often compared to?
Kahler Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Michael Grimmer Middle School, Hal E Clark Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Kahler Middle School?
946 students attend Kahler Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Kahler Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kahler Middle School?
Kahler Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kahler Middle School offer ?
Kahler Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Kahler Middle School part of?
Kahler Middle School is part of Lake Central School Corporation School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 946 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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