Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp School District
School District · Evansville, Indiana
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
38
22 elem, 7 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,576
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
38
22 elem, 7 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,576
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Evaluating Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Daniel Wertz Elementary School
Evansville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mccutchanville Elementary School
Evansville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Terrace Elementary School
Evansville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#131 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,576
+$1,214 vs Indiana median
District size
21,444 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp ranks #131 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 36 schools. Its top-rated schools are Daniel Wertz Elementary School (8.5/10), Mccutchanville Elementary School (8.4/10), and West Terrace Elementary School (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 59% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (36 of 38). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Wertz Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Mccutchanville Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | West Terrace Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Perry Heights Middle School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Cynthia Heights Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Oak Hill Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Scott Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Central High School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 9 | North High School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Francis Joseph Reitz High School | 7.6 / 10 |
See all 38 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp is a Evansville, Indiana school district serving 38 schools. The district educates 21,444 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The district invests $13,576 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Daniel Wertz Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp students show an average math proficiency of 45.7% and ELA proficiency of 48.7%.
The district includes 22 elementary schools , 7 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp with test data.
Schools in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp
38 schools Elementary Schools 22
Middle Schools 7
High Schools 5
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Evansville
- Total Enrollment
- 21,444
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,533
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp?
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp has 38 schools in total — 22 elementary, 7 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp?
The average composite rating for Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp?
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp spends $13,576 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp?
The average student-teacher ratio in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp is 14:1.
What is the top-rated school in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp?
Daniel Wertz Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp?
Across schools in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp compare to other districts in Indiana?
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 38 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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