Best High Schools in Chesterton, IN

Chesterton, IN has 3 high schools with 5,779 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Chesterton score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Chesterton meet expectations.

1. Chesterton Senior High School

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1981 Students

2. Portage High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Portage Township Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2243 Students

3. Michigan City High School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Michigan City Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1555 Students

Best Middle Schools in Chesterton, IN

Chesterton, IN has 5 middle schools with 3,092 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Chesterton score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Chesterton meet expectations.

1. Liberty Intermediate School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 351 Students

2. Chesterton Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 884 Students

3. Westchester Intermediate School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 478 Students

4. Willowcreek Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Portage Township Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 949 Students

5. Barker Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Michigan City Area Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 430 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Chesterton, IN

Chesterton, IN has 10 elementary schools with 3,249 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Chesterton score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Chesterton meet expectations.

1. Jackson Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 315 Students

2. Brummitt Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 354 Students

3. Bailly Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 401 Students

4. Liberty Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 496 Students

5. Newton Yost Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 369 Students

6. Paul Saylor Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Portage Township Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 292 Students

7. Ethel R Jones Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Portage Township Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 305 Students

8. Pine Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Michigan City Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 403 Students

9. St Patrick Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Patrick Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 225 Students

10. Chesterton Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Chesterton Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 3 • 89 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Chesterton, IN

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Chesterton, IN has a total population of 19,181 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Chesterton, IN

12,215

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

36%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Chesterton, IN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

11.86 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.93 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

9.93 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chesterton, IN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chesterton, IN.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,850 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

76 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Chesterton, IN Internet Health Assessment.

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