Serving 870 students in grades 7-8, Chesterton Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 870 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IN
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Chesterton Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chesterton Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Chesterton Middle School?
870 students attend Chesterton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Chesterton Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chesterton Middle School?
Chesterton Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chesterton Middle School offer ?
Chesterton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Chesterton Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 870 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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