School City of East Chicago School District
School District · East Chicago, Indiana
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,074
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,074
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#220 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,716
+$4,354 vs Indiana median
District size
3,074 students
Larger than Indiana median
The short answer
School City of East Chicago ranks #220 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. School City of East Chicago's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch (7.7/10), Joseph Block Middle School (6.5/10), and Abraham Lincoln Elementary School (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among School City of East Chicago schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in School City of East Chicago
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Joseph Block Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Abraham Lincoln Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | William Mckinley Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 5 | George Washington Elementary Sch | 6.2 / 10 |
| 6 | East Chicago Central High School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Carrie Gosch PK Center | 3.6 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $16,716 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.0/10, 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 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, School City of East Chicago students show an average math proficiency of 23.3% and ELA proficiency of 25.7%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- East Chicago
- Total Enrollment
- 3,074
- Teachers (FTE)
- 230
- District spending per student
- $16,716NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 32.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.0/10. 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 School City of East Chicago?
School City of East Chicago's district-level spending was $16,716 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 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 7.7/10.
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 23.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 25.7%. 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 6.0/10 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 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 23.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 25.7%
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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