Joseph Block Middle School vs Whiting Middle School
Whiting Middle School has a higher overall rating of 7.3/10 compared to 6.5/10. Joseph Block Middle School is significantly larger with 440 students, about 1.7× the size of Whiting Middle School (256). In math proficiency, Whiting Middle School leads at 26.0%.
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Joseph Block Middle School
East Chicago, IN
6.5/10
Middle School7th – 8th
440 students
Whiting Middle School
Whiting, IN
7.3/10
Middle School6th – 8th
256 students
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| Metric | Joseph Block Middle School | Whiting Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.5 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.2 | 6.8 |
| Growth Score | 7.5 | 9.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80.5% | 65.6% |
| Environment Score | 9.7 | 4.8 |
| State Rank | #856 of 1,828 | #511 of 1,828 |
| State Percentile | 53th | 72th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Joseph Block Middle School | Whiting Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 11.0% | 26.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 21.0% | 47.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Joseph Block Middle School | Whiting Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 7th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 440 | 256 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80.5% | 65.6% |
| District | School City of East Chicago | School City of Whiting |
| City | East Chicago | Whiting |
Neighborhood
| Metric | East Chicago (46312) | Whiting (46394) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,071 | $66,386 |
| Median Home Value | $92,400 | $162,900 |
| Median Rent | $820 | $970 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 9.9% | 22.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 27.0% | 16.7% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 27 min |