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Liberty Intermediate School

50 W 900 N
Chesterton, IN 46304
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 354 students in grades 5-6, Liberty Intermediate School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 10% in IN
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Liberty Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Liberty Intermediate School's student population of 354 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

Liberty Intermediate School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty Intermediate School is 0.42, 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.
This School
State Level (IN)
#134 out of 1763 schools
(Top 10%)
(22-23)
67%
39%
59%
41%
60-64%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
20%
15%
Black
2%
13%
White
74%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.42
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liberty Intermediate School's ranking?
Liberty Intermediate School is ranked #134 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Liberty Intermediate School?
354 students attend Liberty Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Liberty Intermediate School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Liberty Intermediate School?
Liberty Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Liberty Intermediate School offer ?
Liberty Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Liberty Intermediate School part of?
Liberty Intermediate School is part of Duneland School Corporation School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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