INMiddleProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Joseph Block Middle School — School Profile & District Info
Middle|East Chicago, Indiana|School City of East Chicago
East Chicago, IN 46312
School Profile
Grades
7–8
Enrollment
440
Student:Teacher
11:1
Locale
Suburban
District
School City of East ChicagoEcon. Disadvantaged
80.5%
Phone
(219)391-4084School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
13%
6th percentile in IN
Math Proficiency
3%
1th percentile in IN
Chronic Absenteeism
19.5%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.6:1
Better than average in INDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,716
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 19%State 60%Local 22%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$338,685
+4.0% YoY
Chicago, IL metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
436
Current enrollment
Declining(-24% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Joseph Block Middle School
As of the most recent data, 440 students are enrolled at Joseph Block Middle School. It is a Middle school within the local district.
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