Below Average
#1587 of 1,823 schools in IN
Trojan Virtual Academy
School · Duneland School Corporation · Chesterton, IN
A Duneland School Corporation school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
601 W Morgan Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304
- Math 21% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Trojan Virtual Academy score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2022, reaching 29% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (2025 ILEARN)
Based on 7 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Trojan Virtual Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low64/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,551
Median home value
$278,300
Median rent
$1,169/mo
College educated
35.1%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46304; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Duneland School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,779NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Trojan Virtual Academy is listed in Duneland School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Trojan Virtual Academy
Trojan Virtual Academy is a public school in Chesterton, IN, part of Duneland School Corporation, serving approximately 100 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 50:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,587 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Trojan Virtual Academy
What grades does Trojan Virtual Academy serve?
Trojan Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Trojan Virtual Academy?
Trojan Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 100 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trojan Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Trojan Virtual Academy is 50:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Trojan Virtual Academy rank in IN?
Trojan Virtual Academy ranks #1,587 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Trojan Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Trojan Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Trojan Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Trojan Virtual Academy has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Is Trojan Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Trojan Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Trojan Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Trojan Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Trojan Virtual Academy?
32.0% of students at Trojan Virtual Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 100
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 50:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Porter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.0%
- Phone
- (219) 983-3743
- Area population (ZIP 46304)
- 27,402
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 46304; 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, 2022-2025, 2025 ILEARN; directory SY 2023–24
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