For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,527 students in Porter Township School Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Porter Township School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
1,527 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Porter Township School Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#177 out of 400 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
235 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
14%
# Black Students
23 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
1,214 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
80%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
42 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
121
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
100
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
107
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
95
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
104
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
96
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
95
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
103
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
116
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
104
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
94
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
133
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
133
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
116
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
10
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,540 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,298 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,540
$13,148
Spending / Student
$11,298
$12,780
Best Porter Township School Corp School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Porter Lakes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
208 S 725 W
Hebron, IN 46341
(219) 476-3455
Hebron, IN 46341
(219) 476-3455
Grades: PK-3
| 527 students
Rank: #22.
Boone Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 W 550 S
Boone Grove, IN 46302
(219) 462-1032
Boone Grove, IN 46302
(219) 462-1032
Grades: 4-5
| 191 students
Rank: #33.
Boone Grove High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
260 S 500 W
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 476-3455
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 476-3455
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
Rank: #44.
Boone Grove Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 W 550 S
Boone Grove, IN 46302
(219) 464-4828
Boone Grove, IN 46302
(219) 464-4828
Grades: 6-8
| 323 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Porter Township School Corp School District?
Porter Township School Corp School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,527 students.
What is the rank of Porter Township School Corp School District?
Porter Township School Corp School District is ranked #183 out of 398 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Porter Township School Corp School District?
80% of Porter Township School Corp School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Porter Township School Corp School District?
Porter Township School Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Porter Township School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,298 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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