How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Chesterton Middle School | Westchester Intermediate School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chesterton, IN | Chesterton, IN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 423 | 404 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 13.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.3% | 26.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Chesterton Middle School | Westchester Intermediate School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,779 | $13,779 |
| District | Duneland School Corporation | Duneland School Corporation |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Chesterton Middle School | Westchester Intermediate School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75.4% | 75.5% |
| African American | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% | 15.1% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.7% | 4.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Chesterton Middle School | Westchester Intermediate School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 453:1 | 462:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.3% | 16.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 77 | 15 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.