Serving 464 students in grades 4-5, Kankakee Valley Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% 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 51% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kankakee Valley Intermediate School's student population of 464 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
464 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kankakee Valley Intermediate School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kankakee Valley Intermediate School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#474 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
83%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kankakee Valley Intermediate School's ranking?
Kankakee Valley Intermediate School is ranked #474 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Kankakee Valley Intermediate School often compared to?
Kankakee Valley Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Demotte Elementary School, Kankakee Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Kankakee Valley Intermediate School?
464 students attend Kankakee Valley Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Kankakee Valley Intermediate School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kankakee Valley Intermediate School?
Kankakee Valley Intermediate School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kankakee Valley Intermediate School offer ?
Kankakee Valley Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Kankakee Valley Intermediate School part of?
Kankakee Valley Intermediate School is part of Kankakee Valley School Corp School District.
School Reviews
5 6/20/2014
its a great school if you are going into fourth grade i recomend mrs.webster
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