Liberty Intermediate School

351 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

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.

351

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Liberty Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	54
Black	7
Asian	5
Two or More	13

White
272 (77.5 %)
Hispanic
54 (15.4 %)
Two or More
13 (3.7 %)
Black
7 (2.0 %)
Asian
5 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Duneland School Corporation
Phone:	(219)983-3690
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 175

Grade 6 176