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.
Chesterton, IN 46304-9456
(219) 983-3690
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
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Duneland School Corporation
- 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
* 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.
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.