Joseph Block Middle School
487 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Joseph Block Middle School, located at 2700 Cardinal Drive in East Chicago, Indiana, serves as a central academic hub for the students of the School City of East Chicago district. The school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary and high school education by providing a structured environment that focuses on both core academic mastery and the developmental needs of early adolescents. The facility is designed to accommodate a diverse student body, fostering an environment that encourages community involvement and personal growth during these critical middle-grade years.
Beyond its standard curriculum, Joseph Block Middle School emphasizes the importance of holistic development, often integrating extracurricular opportunities and support systems to help students transition into more rigorous high school coursework. By maintaining a focus on school spirit and student engagement, the administration and faculty aim to create a safe, collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to pursue academic success while building essential social-emotional skills. As a cornerstone of the East Chicago community, the school remains committed to preparing its students for future success in their post-secondary endeavors.
Beyond its standard curriculum, Joseph Block Middle School emphasizes the importance of holistic development, often integrating extracurricular opportunities and support systems to help students transition into more rigorous high school coursework. By maintaining a focus on school spirit and student engagement, the administration and faculty aim to create a safe, collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to pursue academic success while building essential social-emotional skills. As a cornerstone of the East Chicago community, the school remains committed to preparing its students for future success in their post-secondary endeavors.
487
Total Students
39.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic | 232 |
| Black | 238 |
| Two or More | 10 |
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Black238 (48.9 %)
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Hispanic232 (47.6 %)
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Two or More10 (2.1 %)
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White7 (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: | School City of East Chicago |
| Phone: | (219)391-4084 |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 487 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 39.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 289 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 19 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
236
Grade 8
251
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 236 |
| Grade 8 | 251 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 204 | 41.9% |
| Male | 283 | 58.1% |
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