LIBERTY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Liberty Intermediate School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Duneland School Corporation school district, located in Chesterton, IN with about 352 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Liberty Intermediate School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Liberty Intermediate School, located in Chesterton, Indiana, is a public school within the Duneland School Corporation that serves students in grades 5 and 6. As an intermediate-level institution, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and middle school by fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The facility is situated at 50 W 900 N and functions as a key part of the local educational community, preparing students for the transition to the more departmentalized structure of Liberty Middle School.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student achievement and community involvement. Liberty Intermediate utilizes a curriculum designed to challenge students while providing the necessary scaffolding for those in their pre-adolescent years. In addition to core academic subjects, the school typically offers various extracurricular activities and programs that encourage students to explore their interests, helping to create a well-rounded educational experience that aligns with the broader goals of the Duneland school district.

For more information, contact Liberty Intermediate School at (219) 983-3690 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

50 W 900 N
Chesterton, IN 46304-9456
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LIBERTY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chesterton, IN with about 352 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
352
Teachers:
22
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 352 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LIBERTY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.

White
84.4%
Hispanic/Latino
11.4%
Two or more races
2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.6%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.