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#893 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 49% in state

Kouts Middle/high School

High School · East Porter County School Corp · Kouts, IN

An East Porter County School Corp high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

302 E College Ave, Kouts, IN 46347

  • Math 43% vs IN 38% (2025)
  • Reading 52% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.1% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.6% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg+3.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-10.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
College Readiness6.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation6.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$10,771
Chronic Absenteeism18%

Students at Kouts Middle/high School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency43%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
38%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency52%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 36 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
91%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
80%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
79%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
58%
2022
Math
40%
2025
Math
43%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

21.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Kouts Middle/high School 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low64/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$84,246

Median home value

$241,300

Median rent

$795/mo

College educated

21.2%

Homeownership

87.9%

Poverty rate

2.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46347; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
6.1% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
7 boys'·6 girls'·17 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in East Porter County School Corp

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Morgan Township Middle/high SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.76–12Not available431Compare →
Washington Twp Middle/high SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.56–12Not available433Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

East Porter County School Corp

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$10,771NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kouts Middle/high School is listed in East Porter County School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kouts Middle/high School

Kouts Middle/high School is a public high school in Kouts, IN, part of East Porter County School Corp, serving approximately 411 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #893 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kouts Middle/high School

What grades does Kouts Middle/high School serve?

Kouts Middle/high School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Kouts Middle/high School?

Kouts Middle/high School has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kouts Middle/high School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kouts Middle/high School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kouts Middle/high School rank in IN?

Kouts Middle/high School ranks #893 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Kouts Middle/high School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kouts Middle/high School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Kouts Middle/high School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kouts Middle/high School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Kouts Middle/high School a charter school?

No, Kouts Middle/high School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kouts Middle/high School a Title I school?

No, Kouts Middle/high School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kouts Middle/high School?

21.4% of students at Kouts Middle/high School 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
411
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Porter County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.0%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 46347)
4,778
Area average commute
30.8 min
Area median age
41.1
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 46347; 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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