For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,662 students in Valparaiso, IN. The top ranked public middle schools in Valparaiso, IN are Morgan Township Middle/high School, Benjamin Franklin Middle School and Washington Twp Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valparaiso, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Valparaiso have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Valparaiso, IN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morgan Township Middle/high School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
299 S Sr 49
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-5883
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-5883
Grades: 6-12
| 433 students
Rank: #22.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 Campbell
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3020
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3020
Grades: 6-8
| 815 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Twp Middle/high School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
381 E Sr 2
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 464-3598
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 464-3598
Grades: 6-12
| 455 students
Rank: #44.
Union Township Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
599 W 300 N
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2562
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2562
Grades: 6-8
| 335 students
Rank: #55.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Roosevelt Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3140
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3140
Grades: 6-8
| 624 students
Rank: n/an/a
Porter County Career Center
Vocational School
1005 N Franklin
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3170
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3170
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Valparaiso, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
653 Hayes Leonard Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3060
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3060
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Valparaiso, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Valparaiso, IN include Morgan Township Middle/high School, Benjamin Franklin Middle School and Washington Twp Middle/high School. Valparaiso has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public middle schools are located in Valparaiso, IN?
6 public middle schools are located in Valparaiso, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Valparaiso, IN?
Valparaiso, IN public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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