Kahler Middle School

922 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Kahler Middle School, located in Dyer, Indiana, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Lake Central School Corporation. Catering to students in grades 5 through 8, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and student development during the critical middle school years. The campus provides a comprehensive environment designed to support the transition from elementary to high school, focusing on a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging personal growth and responsibility.

Beyond its academic programming, Kahler Middle School is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular offerings, including various athletic teams, clubs, and performing arts opportunities. These programs are intended to foster a sense of community and school spirit among the student body. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the school emphasizes a supportive culture that values both individual achievement and collaborative learning, making it a central pillar of the local Dyer community.

922

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kahler Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	568
Hispanic	234
Black	58
Asian	19
Two or More	35
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
568 (61.6 %)
Hispanic
234 (25.4 %)
Black
58 (6.3 %)
Two or More
35 (3.8 %)
Asian
19 (2.1 %)
American Indian
7 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Lake Central School Corporation
Phone:	(219)865-3535
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	922
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 5 206

Grade 6 232

Grade 7 251

Grade 8 233