Duneland School Corporation School District
School District · Chesterton, Indiana
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,779
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,779
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#7 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.9
above Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,779
+$1,417 vs Indiana median
District size
5,786 students
Much larger than Indiana median
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. The district invests $13,779 per student annually.
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 Brummitt Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Duneland School Corporation students show an average math proficiency of 62.7% and ELA proficiency of 57.6%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Chesterton
- Total Enrollment
- 5,786
- Teachers (FTE)
- 367
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 per-pupil spending in Duneland School Corporation?
Duneland School Corporation spends $13,779 per student per year.
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?
Brummitt Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Duneland School Corporation with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Duneland School Corporation?
Across schools in Duneland School Corporation with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.6%. 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 62.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.6%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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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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