Serving 333 students in grades 6-8, Union Township Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Union Township Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Valparaiso, IN, covering approximately 29.9 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 4.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union Township Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Union Township Middle School's student population of 333 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
333 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Union Township Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Township Middle School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#290 out of 1743 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.5%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Bearcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Township Middle School's ranking?
Union Township Middle School is ranked #290 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Union Township Middle School often compared to?
Union Township Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hobart Middle School, Willowcreek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Union Township Middle School?
333 students attend Union Township Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Union Township Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Township Middle School?
Union Township Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Union Township Middle School offer ?
Union Township Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Township Middle School part of?
Union Township Middle School is part of Union Township School Corp School District.
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