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#881 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 48% in state
Kahler Middle School
Middle School · Lake Central School Corporation · Dyer, IN
A Lake Central School Corporation middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 Joliet St, Dyer, IN 46311
- Math 51% vs IN 39% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kahler Middle School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 39 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kahler Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average356/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dyer), 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
$109,167
Median home value
$300,000
Median rent
$1,221/mo
College educated
37%
Homeownership
90.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46311; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Creek Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Rickover JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| Michael Grimmer Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 5–8 | 3.1 mi | 788 | Compare → |
| Heritage Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 5–8 | 4.0 mi | 482 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lake Central School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $12,793NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kahler Middle School is listed in Lake Central School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kahler Middle School
Kahler Middle School is a public middle school in Dyer, IN, part of Lake Central School Corporation, serving approximately 946 students in grades 5th-8th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #881 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kahler Middle School
What grades does Kahler Middle School serve?
Kahler Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Kahler Middle School?
Kahler Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 946 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kahler Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kahler Middle School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kahler Middle School rank in IN?
Kahler Middle School ranks #881 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Kahler Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kahler 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 Kahler Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kahler Middle School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kahler Middle School a charter school?
No, Kahler Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kahler Middle School a Title I school?
No, Kahler Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kahler Middle School?
28.0% of students at Kahler 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 946
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (219) 865-3535
- Area population (ZIP 46311)
- 23,405
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 46311; 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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