Valparaiso Community Schools School District
School District · Valparaiso, Indiana
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,533
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,533
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#21 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,533
$829 vs Indiana median
District size
6,441 students
Much larger than Indiana median
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 7.7/10, Valparaiso Community Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Parkview Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Valparaiso Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 68.5% and ELA proficiency of 63.8%.
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 7.7/10. 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?
Parkview Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Valparaiso Community Schools with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Valparaiso Community Schools?
Across schools in Valparaiso Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.8%. 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 7.7/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 68.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Valparaiso Community Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Fort Wayne Community Schools (50)
- Indianapolis Public Schools (48)
- Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp (39)
- South Bend Community School Corp (31)
- Vigo County School Corp (26)
- Monroe County Community Sch Corp (24)
- Hamilton Southeastern Schools (22)
- Perry Township Schools (21)
- Elkhart Community Schools (20)
- Tippecanoe School Corp (20)
- Greater Clark County Schools (18)
- Warrick County School Corp (18)
- Msd Wayne Township (18)
- Bartholomew Con School Corp (17)
- School City of Hammond (17)
- Msd Lawrence Township (17)
- New Albany-floyd Co Con Sch (16)
- Msd Warren Township (16)
- Carmel Clay Schools (15)
- Penn-harris-madison School Corp (15)
- East Allen County Schools (14)
- Kokomo School Corporation (14)
- Michigan City Area Schools (14)
- Msd Washington Township (14)
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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