Westchester Middle School

Middle No virtual instruction Chesterton, IN Grades 07–08 Suburb: Large Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN SchoolScore™ C (61.5)
  • 448 Students
  • 26.3 Teachers (FTE)
  • 17:1 Student:Teacher
  • 07–08 Grade Range
  • New Status
  • (708)450-2735 Phone

Westchester Middle School is a public Middle school located in Chesterton, INDIANA, operated by the Duneland School Corporation school district. It serves grades 07–08.

Key statistics: 448 students enrolled; a 17:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Indiana Middle School Average
Enrollment
448.0
State avg: 595.0
▼ 25% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.01:1
State avg: 15.6:1
▲ 9% worse
Free Lunch %
33.5%
State avg: 49.1%
▼ 32% better
School Details
School Name
Westchester Middle School
NCESSCH ID
180280002797
State School ID
IN-6470-6931
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
New
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1050 S. 5th St.
City
Chesterton
State
Indiana
ZIP Code
46304
County
Porter County
Metro Area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
1801
State Leg. Upper
18004
State Leg. Lower
18009
Latitude
41.5991
Longitude
-87.0602
Grades Offered
7th 8th
👥
448
Total Students
👩‍🏫
26.3
Teachers FTE
📐
17:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
26.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)26.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 150 33.5%
Not Applicable 56 12.5%
District Info
District Name
Duneland School Corporation
LEAID
1802800
State LEA ID
IN-6470
Phone
(219)983-3605
Website
http://www.duneland.k12.in.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Chesterton
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$96,835K
Federal Revenue
$5,691K
State Revenue
$51,868K
Local Revenue
$39,276K
Total Expenditure
$115,645K
Instruction Exp.
$40,644K
Support Services
$35,711K
Other Current Exp.
$2,516K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Westchester Middle School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Westchester Middle School?
448 students are enrolled at Westchester Middle School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Westchester Middle School have?
Westchester Middle School has 26.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1.
What grades does Westchester Middle School serve?
Westchester Middle School serves grades 07 through 08.
Is Westchester Middle School a charter school?
Westchester Middle School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Westchester Middle School located in?
Westchester Middle School is located in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area.
What school district does Westchester Middle School belong to?
Westchester Middle School is part of the Duneland School Corporation school district.
How much does Duneland School Corporation spend per student?
The Duneland School Corporation district spends approximately $258,136,161 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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