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#424 of 478 private schools in IN
Nature Valley School
Middle School · Lagrange, IN
A private middle school in Lagrange, IN serving grades 1st – 8th.
1115 S 400 E, Lagrange, IN 46761
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IN.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IN
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Nature Valley School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average584/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lagrange), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,088
Median home value
$205,200
Median rent
$766/mo
College educated
9.7%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46761; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowbrook SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 1.4 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| New Valentine Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7 | 1–8 | 3.5 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Countryside SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 4.5 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Creekside Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8 | 1–8 | 4.5 mi | 34 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Nature Valley School is listed in Lagrange, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Nature Valley School
Nature Valley School is a private middle school in Lagrange, IN, serving approximately 34 students in grades 1st-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #424 of 478 private schools in IN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nature Valley School
What grades does Nature Valley School serve?
Nature Valley School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Nature Valley School?
Nature Valley School has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nature Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nature Valley School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Nature Valley School rank in IN?
Nature Valley School ranks #424 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is Nature Valley School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nature Valley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Nature Valley School a private school?
Yes, Nature Valley School is a private coeducational school with a Amish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Nature Valley School a religious school?
Nature Valley School has a Amish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 34
- Gender Split
- 65% M / 35% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Amish
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 167 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- LaGrange County
- Area population (ZIP 46761)
- 11,985
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 46761; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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