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#871 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 48% in state
Joseph Block Middle School
Middle School · School City of East Chicago · East Chicago, IN
A School City of East Chicago middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2700 Cardinal Dr, East Chicago, IN 46312
- Math 6% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 16% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joseph Block Middle School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joseph Block Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,447/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Chicago), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,071
Median home value
$92,400
Median rent
$820/mo
College educated
9.9%
Homeownership
44.1%
Poverty rate
27%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46312; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Lighthouse Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 1,066 | Compare → |
| Charles N Scott Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 7–8 | 3.7 mi | 734 | Compare → |
| Thea Bowman Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 849 | Compare → |
| Whiting Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 4.2 mi | 256 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
School City of East Chicago
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $16,716NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joseph Block Middle School is listed in School City of East Chicago; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joseph Block Middle School
Joseph Block Middle School is a public middle school in East Chicago, IN, part of School City of East Chicago, serving approximately 440 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #871 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph Block Middle School
What grades does Joseph Block Middle School serve?
Joseph Block Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Joseph Block Middle School?
Joseph Block Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 440 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Block Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Block Middle School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joseph Block Middle School rank in IN?
Joseph Block Middle School ranks #871 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Joseph Block Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph Block Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Joseph Block Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph Block Middle School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Joseph Block Middle School a charter school?
No, Joseph Block Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph Block Middle School a Title I school?
No, Joseph Block Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joseph Block Middle School?
80.5% of students at Joseph Block Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 440
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (219) 391-4084
- Area population (ZIP 46312)
- 26,158
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46312; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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