Excellent
#126 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 7% in state
Westchester Intermediate School
Middle School · Duneland School Corporation · Chesterton, IN
A Duneland School Corporation middle school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1050 S 5th St, Chesterton, IN 46304
- Math 72% vs IN 41% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westchester Intermediate School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westchester Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trojan Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Liberty Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 5–6 | 2.6 mi | 354 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Duneland School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Westchester Intermediate School is listed in Duneland School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westchester Intermediate School
Westchester Intermediate School is a public middle school in Chesterton, IN, part of Duneland School Corporation, serving approximately 485 students in grades 5th-6th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #126 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westchester Intermediate School
What grades does Westchester Intermediate School serve?
Westchester Intermediate School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Westchester Intermediate School?
Westchester Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 485 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westchester Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westchester Intermediate School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westchester Intermediate School rank in IN?
Westchester Intermediate School ranks #126 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Westchester Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westchester Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Westchester Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westchester Intermediate School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Westchester Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Westchester Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westchester Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Westchester Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westchester Intermediate School?
33.8% of students at Westchester Intermediate 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 485
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Porter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (219) 983-3710
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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