Kankakee Valley School Corp School District

12021 N 550 W
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Kankakee Valley School Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,081 students in Kankakee Valley School Corp School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public high schools in Indiana.
Public High School in Kankakee Valley School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Public High School in Kankakee Valley School Corp School District have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Indiana average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kankakee Valley High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
5 Schools
494 Schools
# Students
3,243 Students
359,630 Students
# Teachers
210 Teachers
22,527 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Kankakee Valley School Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 398 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#69 out of 400 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Kankakee Valley School Corp  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kankakee Valley School Corp  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kankakee Valley School Corp  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kankakee Valley School Corp  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
92%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Kankakee Valley School Corp  School District and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.54
# American Indian Students
7 Students
634 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
9,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
431 Students
49,782 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
14%
# Black Students
6 Students
47,558 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
2,730 Students
234,881 Students
% White Students
84%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
345 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
47 Students
17,357 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
28
339
# Students in K Grade:
212
1,092
# Students in 1st Grade:
248
1,131
# Students in 2nd Grade:
231
1,195
# Students in 3rd Grade:
238
1,153
# Students in 4th Grade:
224
1,150
# Students in 5th Grade:
240
1,282
# Students in 6th Grade:
256
3,164
# Students in 7th Grade:
263
10,258
# Students in 8th Grade:
222
11,281
# Students in 9th Grade:
284
83,259
# Students in 10th Grade:
283
82,978
# Students in 11th Grade:
252
79,732
# Students in 12th Grade:
255
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
7
1,957

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,145 is higher than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,512 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$13,615 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Kankakee Valley School Corp  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$41 MM
$13,234 MM
This chart displays total spending of Kankakee Valley School Corp  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,145
$13,148
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Kankakee Valley School Corp  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,512
$12,780
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Kankakee Valley School Corp  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Kankakee Valley School Corp School District Public High Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kankakee Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3923 W Sr 10
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 956-3143
Grades: 9-12
| 1,081 students

Recent Articles

Department of Education Supports Rights of Gay-Straight Student Support Groups at Public Schools
Department of Education Supports Rights of Gay-Straight Student Support Groups at Public Schools
The article discusses the Department of Education's support for gay-straight student alliances in public schools. It examines the Equal Access Act, legal precedents, and the importance of these groups in promoting inclusivity, combating discrimination, and ensuring a safe learning environment for all students.
Female Bullies in Public Schools: The Rising Trend and School Reactions
Female Bullies in Public Schools: The Rising Trend and School Reactions
This piece explores the increasing prevalence of female bullying in public schools, focusing on relational aggression. It examines the causes, manifestations, and impacts of this behavior, as well as school reactions and strategies for addressing and preventing female bullying.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,243 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in IN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Quick Links