Top Rankings
School Town Of Munster School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,136 students in School Town Of Munster School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in School Town Of Munster School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
4,136 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
227 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
School Town Of Munster School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 97% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 400 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
34%
Graduation Rate
97%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
288 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
7%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,216 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
14%
# Black Students
371 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
9%
13%
# White Students
2,061 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
50%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
196 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
34
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
234
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
252
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
266
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
265
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
314
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
299
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
311
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
315
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
282
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
400
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
365
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
427
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
362
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
10
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,483 is higher than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,440 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$64 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,483
$13,148
Spending / Student
$15,440
$12,780
Best School Town Of Munster School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frank H Hammond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1301 Fran-lin Pky
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 838-2060
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 838-2060
Grades: PK-5
| 685 students
Rank: #22.
Ernest R Elliott Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8718 White Oak Ave
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 838-5250
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 838-5250
Grades: K-5
| 472 students
Rank: #33.
James B Eads Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8001 Harrison Ave
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-8635
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-8635
Grades: K-5
| 507 students
Rank: #44.
Munster High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8808 Columbia Ave
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-3200
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,564 students
Rank: #55.
Wilbur Wright Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8650 Columbia Ave
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-6260
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-6260
Grades: 6-8
| 908 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to School Town Of Munster School District?
School Town Of Munster School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,136 students.
What is the rank of School Town Of Munster School District?
School Town Of Munster School District is ranked #10 out of 398 school districts in Indiana (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in School Town Of Munster School District?
50% of School Town Of Munster School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of School Town Of Munster School District?
School Town Of Munster School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is School Town Of Munster School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,440 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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