Excellent
#77 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 4% in state
Union Township Middle School
Middle School · Union Township School Corp · Valparaiso, IN
An Union Township School Corp middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
599 W 300 N, Valparaiso, IN 46385
- Math 61% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Union Township Middle School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Union Township Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat 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
$97,208
Median home value
$305,400
Median rent
$1,225/mo
College educated
34.3%
Homeownership
87.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46385; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Union Township School Corp
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,501NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Union Township Middle School is listed in Union Township School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union Township Middle School
Union Township Middle School is a public middle school in Valparaiso, IN, part of Union Township School Corp, serving approximately 313 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #77 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union Township Middle School
What grades does Union Township Middle School serve?
Union Township Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Union Township Middle School?
Union Township Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 313 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Township Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Township Middle 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 Union Township Middle School rank in IN?
Union Township Middle School ranks #77 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Union Township Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Union Township Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Union Township Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union Township Middle School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Union Township Middle School a charter school?
No, Union Township Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union Township Middle School a Title I school?
No, Union Township Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union Township Middle School?
26.5% of students at Union Township Middle 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 313
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Porter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.8%
- Phone
- (219) 759-2562
- Area population (ZIP 46385)
- 41,390
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 46385; 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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