D−
Joseph Block Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 7–8
2700 Cardinal Dr, East Chicago, IN 46312 · (219) 391-4084 · Part of City of East Chicago School District
Students
436
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
71%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
7–8
What stands out about Joseph Block Middle School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 33 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 30 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 22.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency3%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts13%
State average 42.6%
Location
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2700 Cardinal Dr, East Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7207
Grade 8229
Enrollment over time
561’20
503’21
487’22
440’23
436’24
Down 22.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 55%Black 42%Two or more races 3%White 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.