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Best Schools in 46304, IN
46304, IN has 19 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 10 elementary) serving 12,560 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in 46304 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 46304, IN
The top high schools in 46304, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chesterton Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1981 Students
2. Portage High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Township Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2243 Students
3. Michigan City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Michigan City Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1555 Students
Best Middle Schools in 46304, IN
The top middle schools in 46304, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chesterton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 884 Students
2. Westchester Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 478 Students
3. Liberty Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 351 Students
4. Willowcreek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Township Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 949 Students
5. Barker Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Michigan City Area Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 430 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 46304, IN
The top elementary schools in 46304, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Patrick Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Patrick Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 225 Students
2. Jackson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 315 Students
3. Liberty Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 496 Students
4. Brummitt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 354 Students
5. Newton Yost Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 369 Students
6. Bailly Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 401 Students
7. Discovery Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Discovery Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 569 Students
8. Crisman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Township Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 373 Students
9. Pine Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Michigan City Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 403 Students
10. Chesterton Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterton Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 3 • 89 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 46304, IN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
46304, IN has a total population of 27,170 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 46304, IN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 46304, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 46304, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 46304, IN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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Questions About Schools in 46304, IN
How many schools are in 46304, IN?
46304, IN has 19 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 12,560 students in total.
How do schools in 46304 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 46304 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 46304 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 46304?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 25%
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- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations