Rensselaer Middle School vs. Kankakee Valley Middle School
Should I attend Rensselaer Middle School or Kankakee Valley 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
School
Top Rankings
Rensselaer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Student Attention
Kankakee Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 320 students in grades 6-8, Rensselaer Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 38% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
320 students
745 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#801 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#483 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
89
249
Grade 7 Students
124
225
Grade 8 Students
107
271
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
15%
13%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
81%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
