Valparaiso Community Schools School District
School District · Valparaiso, Indiana
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,533
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,533
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Evaluating Valparaiso Community Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Valparaiso Community Schools 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.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Valparaiso · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Northview Elementary School
Valparaiso · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Heavilin Elementary School
Valparaiso · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#11 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.2
above Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,533
$829 vs Indiana median
District size
6,441 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Valparaiso Community Schools ranks #11 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Valparaiso Community Schools's schools with real test data average 8.5/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (9.2/10), Northview Elementary School (9.2/10), and Heavilin Elementary School (8.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.2/10 despite 35% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.7 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 Valparaiso Community Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Valparaiso Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Jefferson Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Northview Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Heavilin Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Central Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Benjamin Franklin Middle School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Flint Lake Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Parkview Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Memorial Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Thomas Jefferson Middle School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Cooks Corners Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Valparaiso Community Schools
Valparaiso Community Schools is a Valparaiso, Indiana school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 6,441 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. The district invests $11,533 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.5/10, Valparaiso Community Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Northview Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Valparaiso Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 75.4% and ELA proficiency of 75.7%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Valparaiso Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Valparaiso Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Valparaiso Community Schools
11 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Valparaiso
- Total Enrollment
- 6,441
- Teachers (FTE)
- 402
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Valparaiso Community Schools?
Valparaiso Community Schools has 11 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Valparaiso Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Valparaiso Community Schools is 8.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Valparaiso Community Schools?
Valparaiso Community Schools spends $11,533 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Valparaiso Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Valparaiso Community Schools is 16:1.
What is the top-rated school in Valparaiso Community Schools?
Northview Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Valparaiso Community Schools with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Valparaiso Community Schools?
Across schools in Valparaiso Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 75.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 75.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Valparaiso Community Schools compare to other districts in Indiana?
Valparaiso Community Schools has an average school rating of 8.5/10 across 11 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
- 8.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 75.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 75.7%
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Compare Valparaiso Community Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
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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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