Best Schools in Burns Harbor, IN
Burns Harbor, IN has 8 public schools (1 high, 4 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,881 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Burns Harbor greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Burns Harbor, IN
The top high schools in Burns Harbor, 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
Best Middle Schools in Burns Harbor, IN
The top middle schools in Burns Harbor, 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
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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
Best Elementary Schools in Burns Harbor, IN
The top elementary schools in Burns Harbor, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Liberty Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 496 Students
2. Newton Yost Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 369 Students
3. Crisman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Township Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 373 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Burns Harbor, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Burns Harbor, IN has a total population of 2,091 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Burns Harbor, 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 Burns Harbor, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Burns Harbor, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Burns Harbor, IN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Burns Harbor, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Burns Harbor, IN
How many schools are in Burns Harbor, IN?
Burns Harbor, IN has 8 public schools: 1 high schools, 4 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,881 students in total.
How do schools in Burns Harbor perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Burns Harbor score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Burns Harbor greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Burns Harbor?
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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