Westchester Intermediate School
478 Students
Middle School 5th - 6th
School Overview
Westchester Intermediate School, located in Chesterton, Indiana, serves as a bridge between elementary and middle school for students in grades 5 and 6. As part of the Duneland School Corporation, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development during these formative years. The campus is designed to support the specific needs of pre-adolescent learners, offering a curriculum that balances core academic subjects like language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies with opportunities for creative and physical development.
The school is well-regarded for its collaborative atmosphere and its focus on preparing students for the transition to the more departmentalized structure of middle school. Beyond the classroom, Westchester Intermediate emphasizes a supportive community environment, encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities, clubs, and service-learning projects. By prioritizing strong teacher-student relationships and maintaining a focus on high expectations, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded learners who are equipped with the foundational skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors.
The school is well-regarded for its collaborative atmosphere and its focus on preparing students for the transition to the more departmentalized structure of middle school. Beyond the classroom, Westchester Intermediate emphasizes a supportive community environment, encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities, clubs, and service-learning projects. By prioritizing strong teacher-student relationships and maintaining a focus on high expectations, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded learners who are equipped with the foundational skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors.
478
Total Students
28.6
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 369 |
| Hispanic | 60 |
| Black | 15 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 28 |
| Pacific Islander | 3 |
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White369 (77.2 %)
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Hispanic60 (12.6 %)
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Two or More28 (5.9 %)
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Black15 (3.1 %)
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Asian3 (0.6 %)
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Pacific Islander3 (0.6 %)
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)983-3710 |
| Grade Range: | 5th - 6th |
| Total Students: | 478 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 28.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 108 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 15 |
Grades Taught
Grade 5
247
Grade 6
231
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 247 |
| Grade 6 | 231 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 215 | 45% |
| Male | 263 | 55% |
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