Liberty Intermediate School

Public 5-6

50 W 900 N
Chesterton, IN 46304

(219) 983-3690

District: Duneland School Corporation

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,071

Students who attend Liberty Intermediate School usually attend:

High:

Chesterton Senior High School

Feeder schools for Liberty Intermediate School:

Elementary:	Jackson Elementary School
	Liberty Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 354

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.6%

Hispanic:

19.8%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.6%

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Student Body

Compare Details Liberty Intermediate School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Duneland School Corporation District. Racial makeup is: White (74.6%), Hispanic (19.8%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Duneland School Corporation District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Liberty Intermediate School is 15.2, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Duneland School Corporation District! (See more...)

Compare Liberty Intermediate School employs 23.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Liberty Intermediate School is $12,071, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Duneland School Corporation District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Liberty Intermediate School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Duneland School Corporation:

SchoolDigger ranks Duneland School Corporation 44^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Enrollment information for Liberty Intermediate School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	455	0	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	463
1989	490	0	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	501
1990	437	0	2	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	457
1991	460	0	2	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	479
1992	485	0	4	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	511
1993	543	0	4	22	3	n/a	n/a	0	572
1994	567	1	1	17	3	n/a	n/a	0	589
1995	533	0	1	18	3	n/a	n/a	1	556
1996	533	0	1	18	3	n/a	n/a	1	556
1997	560	1	4	12	3	n/a	n/a	2	582
1998	507	0	2	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	519
1999	521	1	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	532
2000	504	0	2	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	518
2001	531	0	5	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	548
2002	335	1	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
2003	335	1	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
2004	331	2	4	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	344
2005	298	3	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	306
2006	306	2	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	317
2007	330	2	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	8	354
2008	323	2	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	5	349
2009	298	1	2	19	1	n/a	n/a	10	331
2010	302	2	3	20	1	n/a	n/a	12	340
2011	270	5	4	23	0	0	28	0	330
2012	325	2	4	25	1	0	16	0	373
2013	346	1	5	23	1	0	9	0	385
2014	311	3	4	27	1	0	11	0	357
2015	321	5	2	29	1	0	12	0	370
2016	305	4	2	38	1	0	8	0	358
2017	298	0	1	42	3	1	10	0	355
2018	297	1	2	40	2	0	10	0	352
2019	302	8	3	42	1	0	10	0	366
2020	284	7	3	50	0	0	8	0	352
2021	266	3	2	68	0	0	7	0	346
2022	280	3	2	63	0	0	13	0	361
2023	272	7	5	54	0	0	13	0	351
2024	264	6	3	70	0	0	11	0	354

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Liberty Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	463	22.3	20.7	7.1
1989	501	24.3	20.6	5.8
1990	457	23.5	19.4	6.1
1991	479	23.9	20.0	6.5
1992	511	24.0	21.2	6.3
1993	572	25.8	22.2	9.4
1994	589	25.3	23.3	7
1995	556	25.0	22.2	6.7
1996	556	25.0	22.2	6.7
1997	582	26.6	21.9	8.3
1998	519	26.4	19.7	7.7
1999	532	26.7	19.9	12.6
2000	518	26.3	19.7	13.1
2001	548	26.5	20.7	16.1
2002	348	16.5	21.1	25.9
2003	348	16.5	21.1	25.9
2004	344	16.7	20.6	21.2
2005	306	15.6	19.6	21.2
2006	317	14.6	21.7	15.5
2007	354	n/a	n/a	16.2
2008	349	16.3	21.4	14.5
2009	331	15.3	21.6	16.2
2010	340	17.3	19.5	6.7
2011	330	13.6	24.2	20.3
2012	373	19.5	19.1	16.4
2013	385	17.0	22.6	20
2014	357	18.0	19.8	21
2015	370	19.0	19.4	24.1
2016	358	19.0	18.8	26
2017	355	21.0	16.9	26.2
2018	352	22.0	16.0	26.4
2019	366	20.0	18.3	27.3
2020	352	20.4	17.1	23.3
2021	346	21.0	16.4	21.1
2022	361	22.4	16.0	18.6
2023	351	22.9	15.3	24.2
2024	354	23.2	15.2	24.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Liberty Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	463	22.3	20.7	7.1
1989	501	24.3	20.6	5.8
1990	457	23.5	19.4	6.1
1991	479	23.9	20.0	6.5
1992	511	24.0	21.2	6.3
1993	572	25.8	22.2	9.4
1994	589	25.3	23.3	7
1995	556	25.0	22.2	6.7
1996	556	25.0	22.2	6.7
1997	582	26.6	21.9	8.3
1998	519	26.4	19.7	7.7
1999	532	26.7	19.9	12.6
2000	518	26.3	19.7	13.1
2001	548	26.5	20.7	16.1
2002	348	16.5	21.1	25.9
2003	348	16.5	21.1	25.9
2004	344	16.7	20.6	21.2
2005	306	15.6	19.6	21.2
2006	317	14.6	21.7	15.5
2007	354	n/a	n/a	16.2
2008	349	16.3	21.4	14.5
2009	331	15.3	21.6	16.2
2010	340	17.3	19.5	6.7
2011	330	13.6	24.2	20.3
2012	373	19.5	19.1	16.4
2013	385	17.0	22.6	20
2014	357	18.0	19.8	21
2015	370	19.0	19.4	24.1
2016	358	19.0	18.8	26
2017	355	21.0	16.9	26.2
2018	352	22.0	16.0	26.4
2019	366	20.0	18.3	27.3
2020	352	20.4	17.1	23.3
2021	346	21.0	16.4	21.1
2022	361	22.4	16.0	18.6
2023	351	22.9	15.3	24.2
2024	354	23.2	15.2	24.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Liberty Intermediate School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$17 (0.2%)	$10,030 (99.8%)	$10,047
2020	$37 (0.3%)	$10,839 (99.7%)	$10,876
2021	$120 (1.1%)	$11,278 (98.9%)	$11,398
2022	$531 (4.4%)	$11,540 (95.6%)	$12,071

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Liberty Intermediate School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Intermediate School)	63.8	63.4	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Duneland School Corporation)	52.2	61.3	9.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Liberty Intermediate School)	65.5	65.1	0.4%
5th Grade Math (Duneland School Corporation)	60.2	69.2	9%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Liberty Intermediate School)	79.3	71.5	7.8%
5th Grade Social Studies (Duneland School Corporation)	65.2	65.9	0.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Intermediate School)	49.2	70.8	21.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Duneland School Corporation)	48.6	65.2	16.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Liberty Intermediate School)	63.2	68.5	5.3%
6th Grade Math (Duneland School Corporation)	63.8	62.8	1%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Liberty Intermediate School)	65.9	65.2	0.7%
6th Grade Science (Duneland School Corporation)	59	53.5	5.5%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	366	351	4.1%
African American	8	7	12.5%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	5	66.7%
Hispanic	42	54	28.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	302	272	9.9%
Two or More Races	10	13	30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.3%	24.2%	3.1%

Schools Near Liberty Intermediate School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Liberty Intermediate School	Public	5-6	50 W 900 N	Chesterton	46304	Porter County	Duneland School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(219) 983-3690	354	23	15.2	24.6%	264 (74.6%)	6 (1.7%)	70 (19.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)								(n/a)	68.0	60.7			64.4	71.3	61.9			66.7	69.1		$12,071	$531	$11,540
Westchester Intermediate School	Public	5-6	1050 S 5th St	Chesterton	46304	Porter County	Duneland School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 983-3710	485	31	15.5	33.8%	362 (74.6%)	22 (4.5%)	67 (13.8%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	24 (4.9%)								(n/a)	59.7	70.2			65.1	61.8	72.6			67.4	54.0		$11,920	$514	$11,406
Chesterton Middle School	Public	7-8	651 W Morgan Ave	Chesterton	46304	Porter County	Duneland School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(219) 983-3776	870	57	15.2	29.1%	658 (75.6%)	19 (2.2%)	139 (16.0%)	11 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (4.8%)	96.6	6^th of 485 public middle schools	98.8%		94.2	18^th of 489 public middle schools	96.3%	12			66.2	65.4	65.8			65.7	61.6	63.6		94.0	$10,646	$163	$10,483
Willowcreek Middle School	Public	6-8	5962 Central Ave	Portage	46368	Porter County	Portage Township Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 763-8090	931	61	15.1		485 (52.1%)	147 (15.8%)	250 (26.9%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (4.6%)	41.6	290^th of 485 public middle schools	40.2%		42.8	271^st of 489 public middle schools	44.6%	19		27.1	31.3	37.5	32.1		25.8	25.9	25.9	25.9		74.4	$10,764	$898	$9,866
Thomas Jefferson Middle School	Public	6-8	1600 Roosevelt Rd	Valparaiso	46383	Porter County	Valparaiso Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(219) 531-3140	641	50	12.9	39.6%	464 (72.4%)	43 (6.7%)	84 (13.1%)	10 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.2%)	77.8	91^st of 485 public middle schools	81.2%		86.8	52^nd of 489 public middle schools	89.4%	39		41.8	58.3	46.5	48.8		45.9	47.3	44.3	45.8		94.0	$10,582	$153	$10,428
Benjamin Franklin Middle School	Public	6-8	605 Campbell	Valparaiso	46385	Porter County	Valparaiso Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(219) 531-3020	806	57	14.1	22.3%	629 (78.0%)	19 (2.4%)	105 (13.0%)	18 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.2%)	92.9	28^th of 485 public middle schools	94.2%		94.2	17^th of 489 public middle schools	96.5%	11		66.7	60.5	63.1	63.3		63.0	55.1	48.7	55.5		98.5	$9,715	$282	$9,433
William Fegely Middle School	Public	6-8	5384 Stone Ave	Portage	46368	Porter County	Portage Township Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 763-8150	613	43	14.1		276 (45.0%)	125 (20.4%)	179 (29.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.9%)	36.8	317^th of 485 public middle schools	34.6%		38.9	304^th of 489 public middle schools	37.8%	13		32.0	29.5	30.3	30.6		15.2	27.9	24.1	22.2		62.5	$11,068	$915	$10,153
Union Township Middle School	Public	6-8	599 W 300 N	Valparaiso	46385	Porter County	Union Township School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 759-2562	313	23	13.9	26.5%	252 (80.5%)	10 (3.2%)	45 (14.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	94.7	19^th of 485 public middle schools	96.1%		86.2	54^th of 489 public middle schools	89.0%	35		64.6	72.6	73.3	70.0		51.8	62.8	61.0	58.3			$10,046	$235	$9,811
Gary Middle School	Public	6-8	301 Parke St	Gary	46403	Lake County	Gary Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 321-8547	324	16	20.9	75.0%	5 (1.5%)	296 (91.4%)	20 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	7.3	470^th of 485 public middle schools	3.1%		5.6	480^th of 489 public middle schools	1.8%	10		12.6	10.9	14.0	12.5		2.5	0.0	0.0	1.0			$18,213	$5,210	$13,003
Hobart Middle School	Public	6-8	36 E 8th St	Hobart	46342	Lake County	School City of Hobart	No	No	No	No	(219) 942-8541	916	50	18.3	52.6%	550 (60.0%)	97 (10.6%)	225 (24.6%)	8 (0.9%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.6%)	60.3	184^th of 485 public middle schools	62.1%		56.9	207^th of 489 public middle schools	57.7%	23		41.7	43.0	43.9	42.9		41.8	29.1	26.2	32.5		60.7	$10,636	$916	$9,720

Frequently Asked Questions about Liberty Intermediate School

How many students attend Liberty Intermediate School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 354 students attended Liberty Intermediate School.

What high school do graduates of Liberty Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend Liberty Intermediate School usually go on to attend Chesterton Senior High School

What district is Liberty Intermediate School in?

Duneland School Corporation

What is the racial makeup of Liberty Intermediate School?

Students at Liberty Intermediate School are 75% White, 20% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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