School City of East Chicago School District
School District · East Chicago, Indiana
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,716
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,716
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#115 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,716
+$4,354 vs Indiana median
District size
3,074 students
Larger than Indiana median
About School City of East Chicago
School City of East Chicago is a East Chicago, Indiana school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,074 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. The district invests $16,716 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, School City of East Chicago demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, School City of East Chicago students show an average math proficiency of 13.3% and ELA proficiency of 16.2%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in School City of East Chicago, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in School City of East Chicago with test data.
Schools in School City of East Chicago
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- East Chicago
- Total Enrollment
- 3,074
- Teachers (FTE)
- 230
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in School City of East Chicago?
School City of East Chicago has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for School City of East Chicago?
The average composite rating for School City of East Chicago is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in School City of East Chicago?
School City of East Chicago spends $16,716 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in School City of East Chicago?
The average student-teacher ratio in School City of East Chicago is 13.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in School City of East Chicago?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch is the highest-rated school in School City of East Chicago with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in School City of East Chicago?
Across schools in School City of East Chicago with test data, the average math proficiency is 13.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 16.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does School City of East Chicago compare to other districts in Indiana?
School City of East Chicago has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 7 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 13.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 16.2%
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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Compare School City of East Chicago with neighboring districts in the state.
- Fort Wayne Community Schools (50)
- Indianapolis Public Schools (48)
- Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp (39)
- South Bend Community School Corp (31)
- Vigo County School Corp (26)
- Monroe County Community Sch Corp (24)
- Hamilton Southeastern Schools (22)
- Perry Township Schools (21)
- Elkhart Community Schools (20)
- Tippecanoe School Corp (20)
- Greater Clark County Schools (18)
- Warrick County School Corp (18)
- Msd Wayne Township (18)
- Bartholomew Con School Corp (17)
- School City of Hammond (17)
- Msd Lawrence Township (17)
- New Albany-floyd Co Con Sch (16)
- Msd Warren Township (16)
- Carmel Clay Schools (15)
- Penn-harris-madison School Corp (15)
- East Allen County Schools (14)
- Kokomo School Corporation (14)
- Michigan City Area Schools (14)
- Msd Washington Township (14)
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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