At a glance
Reported students
448
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana middle enrollment
40th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
404
Westchester Middle School: 448 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
17:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Westchester Middle School
Westchester Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Chesterton. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Duneland School Corporation. NCES reports 448 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17:1, above the Indiana median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Westchester Middle School
- 1How do the reported 17:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75%
- Hispanic13.8%
- Black3.1%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial5.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Duneland School Corporation
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Liberty Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06
452 reported students
Liberty Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
423 reported students
Westchester Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06
404 reported students
Liberty Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
491 reported students
Bailly Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
374 reported students
Brummitt Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
363 reported students
Public schools near Westchester Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westchester Intermediate School Middle · Duneland School Corporation | 05–06 | 404 | under 0.1 mi |
| Liberty Middle School Middle · Duneland School Corporation | 07–08 | 423 | 0.7 mi |
| Liberty Intermediate School Middle · Duneland School Corporation | 05–06 | 452 | 2.6 mi |
| Willowcreek Middle School Middle · Portage Township Schools | 06–08 | 920 | 6.6 mi |
| William Fegely Middle School Middle · Portage Township Schools | 06–08 | 566 | 7.9 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School Middle · Valparaiso Community Schools | 06–08 | 632 | 8.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Westchester Middle School
What grades does Westchester Middle School serve?
Westchester Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Duneland School Corporation.
How many students attend Westchester Middle School?
Westchester Middle School reported 448 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Westchester Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 17:1, based on 448 students and 26.33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Westchester Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Westchester Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Duneland School Corporation attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Westchester Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
33.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Westchester Middle School in?
Westchester Middle School is part of Duneland School Corporation, based in Chesterton, IN, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Westchester Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Westchester Intermediate School (under 0.1 mi), Liberty Middle School (0.7 mi), Liberty Intermediate School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.