MSD Of New Durham Township School District

207 E Valparaiso St
Westville, IN 46391
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 948 students in MSD Of New Durham Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in MSD Of New Durham Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
948 Students
1,029,704 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
67,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

MSD Of New Durham Township School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#177 out of 400 school districts
(Top 50%)
(22-23)
40%
39%
43%
41%
35-39%
34%
90-94%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
15%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
86%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,792 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,222. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,801 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,792
$13,222
Spending / Student
$9,801
$12,852

Best MSD Of New Durham Township School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
207 E Valparaiso St
Westville, IN 46391
(219) 785-2531
Grades: 7-12
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
Westville Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
207 E Valparaiso St
Westville, IN 46391
(219) 785-2532
Grades: PK-6
| 521 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to MSD Of New Durham Township School District?
MSD Of New Durham Township School District manages 2 public schools serving 948 students.
What is the rank of MSD Of New Durham Township School District?
MSD Of New Durham Township School District is ranked #179 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in MSD Of New Durham Township School District?
86% of MSD Of New Durham Township School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MSD Of New Durham Township School District?
MSD Of New Durham Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is MSD Of New Durham Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,801 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 948 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in IN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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