Chesterton Middle School
884 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Chesterton Middle School, located at 651 W Morgan Ave in Chesterton, Indiana, serves as a primary educational hub for students in the Duneland School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on both core curricular standards and the social-emotional development of young adolescents. With a commitment to academic excellence, the school provides a comprehensive range of subjects, integrated technology, and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students during these formative middle school years.
Beyond the classroom, Chesterton Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular involvement, offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and fine arts activities. By encouraging student participation in these areas, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the challenges of high school and beyond. The school’s location in the heart of Chesterton reflects its role as a central pillar of the local community, maintaining a strong partnership with families to ensure a high-quality educational experience for all students in the district.
Beyond the classroom, Chesterton Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular involvement, offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and fine arts activities. By encouraging student participation in these areas, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the challenges of high school and beyond. The school’s location in the heart of Chesterton reflects its role as a central pillar of the local community, maintaining a strong partnership with families to ensure a high-quality educational experience for all students in the district.
884
Total Students
50.9
Full-Time Teachers
17.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 669 |
| Hispanic | 147 |
| Black | 22 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More | 33 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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White669 (75.7 %)
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Hispanic147 (16.6 %)
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Two or More33 (3.7 %)
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Black22 (2.5 %)
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Asian10 (1.1 %)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.2 %)
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American Indian1 (0.1 %)
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)983-3776 |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 884 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 50.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 86 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 14 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
434
Grade 8
450
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 434 |
| Grade 8 | 450 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 443 | 50.1% |
| Male | 441 | 49.9% |
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