Kankakee Valley Middle School vs. Salem Middle School
Should I attend Kankakee Valley Middle School or Salem Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Kankakee Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Most improved public schools
Salem Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 745 students in grades 6-8, Kankakee Valley 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 53% (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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 428 students in grades 6-8, Salem Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
745 students
428 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#483 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1405 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
13%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
32%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
249
147
Grade 7 Students
225
146
Grade 8 Students
271
135
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
13%
4%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
85%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%