Top Rankings
Valparaiso Community Schools 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 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,382 students in Valparaiso Community Schools 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 Valparaiso Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 41% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Valparaiso Community Schools School District are Memorial Elementary School, Heavilin Elementary School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Valparaiso Community Schools School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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
12 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
6,382 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
357 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Valparaiso Community Schools 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 98% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 400 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
34%
Graduation Rate
98%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.55
# American Indian Students
10 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
127 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
935 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
14%
# Black Students
289 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
5%
13%
# White Students
4,747 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
74%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
271 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
455
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
507
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
481
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
473
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
458
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
449
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
490
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
480
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
491
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
531
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
539
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
568
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
449
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
11
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,417 is higher than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,321 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$86 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$79 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,417
$13,148
Spending / Student
$12,321
$12,780
Best Valparaiso Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Memorial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1052 Park Ave
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3090
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3090
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
Heavilin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2450 Heavilin Road
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 476-8820
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 476-8820
Grades: K-5
| 505 students
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
653 Hayes Leonard Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3030
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3030
Grades: K-5
| 134 students
Rank: #44.
Cooks Corners Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
358 Bullseye Lake Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3040
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3040
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
Rank: #55.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1700 Roosevelt Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3130
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3130
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #66.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 Campbell
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3020
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3020
Grades: 6-8
| 821 students
Rank: #77.
Northview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
257 Northview Dr
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3100
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3100
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #88.
Parkview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1405 Wood St
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3110
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3110
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
Rank: #99.
Valparaiso High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2727 N Campbell St
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3070
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3070
Grades: 9-12
| 2,098 students
Rank: #1010.
Flint Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4106 N Calumet Ave
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3160
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3160
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Rank: #1111.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Roosevelt Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3140
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3140
Grades: 6-8
| 640 students
Rank: n/an/a
Porter County Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1005 N Franklin
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3170
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3170
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Valparaiso Community Schools School District?
Valparaiso Community Schools School District manages 12 public schools serving 6,382 students.
What is the rank of Valparaiso Community Schools School District?
Valparaiso Community Schools School District is ranked #18 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 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Valparaiso Community Schools School District?
74% of Valparaiso Community Schools School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valparaiso Community Schools School District?
Valparaiso Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Valparaiso Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,321 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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