Valparaiso Community Schools School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 12 top public schools in Valparaiso Community Schools School District, serving 6,261 students.
- Public school in Valparaiso Community School School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus Indiana public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus 63% Indiana statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
- The school with the highest math and reading proficiency is Memorial Elementary School, with 90-94% math proficiency and 90-94% reading proficiency. Read more about public school math/reading proficiency statistics in Indiana or national school math/reading proficiency statistics.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic) , which is less than the Indiana public school average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is more than the Indiana public school average of 17:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Valparaiso Community Schools School District |
| School District Website | http://www.valpo.k12.in.us |
| School District Phone Number | (219)531-3000 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IN) |
| # of Schools | 12 Schools | 1,934 Schools |
| # of Students | 6,261 Students | 1,048,520 Students |
| # of Teachers | 340 Teachers | 60,149 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
District Comparison
- Valparaiso Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 371 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (IN) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 54% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 63% |
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| Graduation Rate | 92% | 82% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.50 |
| # of American Indian Students | 7 Students | 2,181 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 133 Students | 24,130 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 664 Students | 121,172 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 11% | 12% |
| # of Black Students | 234 Students | 130,736 Students |
| % Black Students | 4% | 12% |
| # of White Students | 4,956 Students | 719,394 Students |
| % White Students | 79% | 69% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 747 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 266 Students | 50,158 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 5% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 18,631 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 476 | 76,836 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 456 | 77,065 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 448 | 77,891 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 466 | 81,999 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 475 | 77,966 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 504 | 78,400 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 436 | 77,670 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 461 | 79,377 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 457 | 78,064 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 561 | 81,876 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 556 | 83,309 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 499 | 80,721 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 466 | 77,439 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 1,276 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $12,412 in this school district is less than the state average of $13,154. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $9,900 is less than the state average of $11,176. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IN) |
| Total Revenue | $80 MM | $18 MM |
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| Spending | $64 MM | $15 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,412 | $13,154 |
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| Spending / Student | $9,900 | $11,176 |
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Valparaiso Community Schools School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency | IN School Rank)
Location
Grades
Students - Valparaiso Benjamin Franklin Middle School Math: 70% / Reading: 80% | Top 20%605 Campbell
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219)531-3020
Grades: 6-8 | 729 students
- Valparaiso Central Elementary School Math: 75-79% / Reading: 80-84% | Top 10%305 Franklin St
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219)531-3030
Grades: K-5 | 361 students
- Valparaiso Cooks Corners Elementary School Math: 75-79% / Reading: 85-89% | Top 10%358 Bullseye Lake Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219)531-3040
Grades: K-5 | 281 students
- Valparaiso Flint Lake Elementary School Math: 63% / Reading: 73% | Top 30%4106 N Calumet Ave
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219)531-3160
Grades: K-5 | 562 students
- Valparaiso Hayes Leonard Elementary School Math: 80-84% / Reading: 85-89% | Top 5%653 Hayes Leonard Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219)531-3060
Grades: K-5 | 357 students
- Valparaiso Memorial Elementary School Math: 90-94% / Reading: 90-94% | Top 1%1052 Park Ave
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219)531-3090
Grades: K-5 | 343 students
- Valparaiso Northview Elementary School Math: 85-89% / Reading: 90-94% | Top 5%257 Northview Dr
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219)531-3100
Grades: K-5 | 336 students
- Valparaiso Parkview Elementary School Math: 75-79% / Reading: 70-74% | Top 20%1405 Wood St
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219)531-3110
Grades: K-5 | 281 students
- Valparaiso Porter County Career Center Vocational School1005 N Franklin
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219)531-3170
Grades: n/a | n/a students
- Valparaiso Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Math: 90-94% / Reading: 85-89% | Top 5%1700 Roosevelt Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219)531-3130
Grades: K-5 | 304 students
- Valparaiso Thomas Jefferson Middle School Math: 68% / Reading: 74% | Top 30%1600 Roosevelt Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219)531-3140
Grades: 6-8 | 625 students
- Valparaiso Valparaiso High School Math: 45% / Reading: 74% | Top 50%2727 N Campbell St
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219)531-3070
Grades: 9-12 | 2082 students
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