Charter School of the Dunes School District
School District · Gary, Indiana
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,814
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,814
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
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Charter School of the Dunes
Gary · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$12,814
+$452 vs Indiana median
District size
674 students
Smaller than Indiana median
Top-Rated Schools in Charter School of the Dunes
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charter School of the Dunes | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Charter School of the Dunes
Charter School of the Dunes is a Gary, Indiana school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 674 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. The district invests $12,814 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.3/10, Charter School of the Dunes demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Charter School of the Dunes, which has a composite score of 4.3/10.
In standardized testing, Charter School of the Dunes students show an average math proficiency of 20.5% and ELA proficiency of 28.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school .
District Map
Schools in Charter School of the Dunes, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Charter School of the Dunes with test data.
Schools in Charter School of the Dunes
1 schools Elementary Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Gary
- Total Enrollment
- 674
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Charter School of the Dunes?
Charter School of the Dunes has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Charter School of the Dunes?
The average composite rating for Charter School of the Dunes is 4.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Charter School of the Dunes?
Charter School of the Dunes spends $12,814 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Charter School of the Dunes?
The average student-teacher ratio in Charter School of the Dunes is 15.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Charter School of the Dunes?
Charter School of the Dunes is the highest-rated school in Charter School of the Dunes with a composite score of 4.3/10.
What are the test scores in Charter School of the Dunes?
Across schools in Charter School of the Dunes with test data, the average math proficiency is 20.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 28.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 20.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 28.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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