Porter Township School Corp School District
School District · Valparaiso, Indiana
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,467
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,467
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#93 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,769
$2,593 vs Indiana median
District size
1,467 students
Typical than Indiana median
The short answer
Porter Township School Corp ranks #93 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Porter Township School Corp's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Boone Grove Middle School (7.4/10), Boone Grove Elementary School (7.4/10), and Porter Lakes Elementary School (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Porter Township School Corp schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Porter Township School Corp
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boone Grove Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Boone Grove Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Porter Lakes Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Boone Grove High School | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Porter Township School Corp
Porter Township School Corp is a Valparaiso, Indiana school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,467 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. District-level spending was $9,769 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Porter Township School Corp demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Boone Grove Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Porter Township School Corp students show an average math proficiency of 54.7% and ELA proficiency of 60.9%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Porter Township School Corp, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Porter Township School Corp with test data.
Schools in Porter Township School Corp
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Valparaiso
- Total Enrollment
- 1,467
- Teachers (FTE)
- 99
- District spending per student
- $9,769NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Porter Township School Corp?
Porter Township School Corp has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Porter Township School Corp?
The average composite rating for Porter Township School Corp is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Porter Township School Corp?
Porter Township School Corp's district-level spending was $9,769 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Porter Township School Corp?
The average student-teacher ratio in Porter Township School Corp is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Porter Township School Corp?
Boone Grove Middle School is the highest-rated school in Porter Township School Corp with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Porter Township School Corp?
Across schools in Porter Township School Corp with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Porter Township School Corp compare to other districts in Indiana?
Porter Township School Corp has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 4 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.9%
How we rate schools
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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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