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Paul Saylor Elementary School
Elementary School · Portage Township Schools · Valparaiso, IN
A Portage Township Schools elementary school where students score 45 points below what's typical for similar communities.
331 Midway, Valparaiso, IN 46383
- Math 27% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paul Saylor Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 25% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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).
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Where Paul Saylor Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated874/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Valparaiso), 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
$75,575
Median home value
$258,400
Median rent
$1,144/mo
College educated
38%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46383; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Haven Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 288 | Compare → |
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| John Simatovich Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Ethel R Jones Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 299 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Portage Township Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #11 of 11
- District spending per student
- $12,458NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paul Saylor Elementary School is listed in Portage Township Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paul Saylor Elementary School
Paul Saylor Elementary School is a public elementary school in Valparaiso, IN, part of Portage Township Schools, serving approximately 283 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,779 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paul Saylor Elementary School
What grades does Paul Saylor Elementary School serve?
Paul Saylor Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Paul Saylor Elementary School?
Paul Saylor Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Saylor Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul Saylor Elementary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paul Saylor Elementary School rank in IN?
Paul Saylor Elementary School ranks #1,779 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Paul Saylor Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Paul Saylor Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Paul Saylor Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paul Saylor Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Paul Saylor Elementary School a charter school?
No, Paul Saylor Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paul Saylor Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Paul Saylor Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 283
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Porter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.9%
- Phone
- (219) 763-8040
- Area population (ZIP 46383)
- 42,464
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 46383; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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