Duneland School Corporation School District
School District · Chesterton, Indiana
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,786
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,786
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#5 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.8
above Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,779
+$1,417 vs Indiana median
District size
5,786 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Duneland School Corporation ranks #5 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Duneland School Corporation's schools with real test data average 8.2/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Newton Yost Elementary School (9.5/10), Liberty Elementary School (9.2/10), and Westchester Intermediate School (9.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.2/10 despite 20% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Duneland School Corporation schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Duneland School Corporation schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Duneland School Corporation
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newton Yost Elementary School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Liberty Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Westchester Intermediate School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Jackson Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Chesterton Middle School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Bailly Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Liberty Intermediate School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Brummitt Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Chesterton Senior High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Trojan Virtual Academy | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Duneland School Corporation
Duneland School Corporation is a Chesterton, Indiana school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 5,786 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. District-level spending was $13,779 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.2/10, Duneland School Corporation is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Newton Yost Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Duneland School Corporation students show an average math proficiency of 67.6% and ELA proficiency of 64.6%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Duneland School Corporation, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Duneland School Corporation with test data.
Schools in Duneland School Corporation
10 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools3
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Chesterton
- Total Enrollment
- 5,786
- Teachers (FTE)
- 367
- District spending per student
- $13,779NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Duneland School Corporation?
Duneland School Corporation has 10 schools in total — 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Duneland School Corporation?
The average composite rating for Duneland School Corporation is 8.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Duneland School Corporation?
Duneland School Corporation's district-level spending was $13,779 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Duneland School Corporation?
The average student-teacher ratio in Duneland School Corporation is 15.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Duneland School Corporation?
Newton Yost Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Duneland School Corporation with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Duneland School Corporation?
Across schools in Duneland School Corporation with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Duneland School Corporation compare to other districts in Indiana?
Duneland School Corporation has an average school rating of 8.2/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
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
- 8.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 67.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.6%
How we rate schools
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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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