Union Township Middle School

599 W 300 N
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 335 students in grades 6-8, Union Township Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 30% in IN
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Union Township Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Union Township Middle School's student population of 335 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
335 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Union Township Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Township Middle School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#402 out of 1755 schools
(Top 30%)
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44%
36%
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57%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
14%
14%
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Black
3%
13%
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White
80%
65%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.34
This chart display the diversity score of Union Township Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Union Township Middle School's ranking?
Union Township Middle School is ranked #402 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Union Township Middle School often compared to?
Union Township Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hobart Middle School, Willowcreek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Union Township Middle School?
335 students attend Union Township Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Union Township Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Township Middle School?
Union Township Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Union Township Middle School offer ?
Union Township Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Union Township Middle School part of?
Union Township Middle School is part of Union Township School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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