Very Good
#390 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 21% in state
Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch
Elementary School · Kankakee Valley School Corp · Wheatfield, IN
A Kankakee Valley School Corp elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12345 N 550 W, Wheatfield, IN 46392
- Math 56% vs IN 44% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,875
Median home value
$228,200
Median rent
$954/mo
College educated
12.2%
Homeownership
86.6%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46392; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Motte Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 304 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Kankakee Valley School Corp
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,668NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch is listed in Kankakee Valley School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch
Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch is a public elementary school in Wheatfield, IN, part of Kankakee Valley School Corp, serving approximately 467 students in grades 4th-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #390 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch
What grades does Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch serve?
Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch?
Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch rank in IN?
Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch ranks #390 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch a charter school?
No, Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch a Title I school?
No, Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch?
55.9% of students at Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 467
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jasper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (219) 987-2027
- Area population (ZIP 46392)
- 8,332
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46392; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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