White River Valley School District
School District · Switz City, Indiana
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,121
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,121
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Evaluating White River Valley School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge White River Valley School District 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.
White River Valley High School
Switz City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
White River Valley Elementary Sch
Worthington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
White River Valley Middle School
Lyons · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#166 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,121
+$759 vs Indiana median
District size
723 students
Smaller than Indiana median
The short answer
White River Valley School District ranks #166 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. White River Valley School District's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are White River Valley High School (7.0/10), White River Valley Elementary Sch (6.5/10), and White River Valley Middle School (5.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in White River Valley School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | White River Valley High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | White River Valley Elementary Sch | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | White River Valley Middle School | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About White River Valley School District
White River Valley School District is a Switz City, Indiana school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 723 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. The district invests $13,121 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, White River Valley School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is White River Valley High School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, White River Valley School District students show an average math proficiency of 58.4% and ELA proficiency of 61.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in White River Valley School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in White River Valley School District with test data.
Schools in White River Valley School District
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Switz City
- Total Enrollment
- 723
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in White River Valley School District?
White River Valley School District has 3 schools in total — 1 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 White River Valley School District?
The average composite rating for White River Valley School District is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in White River Valley School District?
White River Valley School District spends $13,121 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in White River Valley School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in White River Valley School District is 14.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in White River Valley School District?
White River Valley High School is the highest-rated school in White River Valley School District with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in White River Valley School District?
Across schools in White River Valley School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does White River Valley School District compare to other districts in Indiana?
White River Valley School District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 3 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.8%
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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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