Kankakee Valley School Corp

The Kankakee Valley School Corporation in Indiana operates 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-K through 12th grade. The schools in this district demonstrate a mix of academic performance, with some standout performers like DeMotte Elementary School and Kankakee Valley Intermediate School consistently outpacing the district and state averages, while others, like Kankakee Valley Middle School, struggle to meet benchmarks.

Academically, DeMotte Elementary stands out with exceptional math performance, 75.52% proficiency, and strong English Language Arts results, 51.75% proficiency, both well above district and state levels. Kankakee Valley Intermediate also impresses, ranking among the top 30% of Indiana elementary schools with a 4-star rating and over 50% proficiency in both subjects. In contrast, Kankakee Valley Middle School lags behind, failing to meet state averages on ILEARN and SAT assessments.

Across the district, chronic absenteeism rates vary significantly, from a low of 12.2% at Kankakee Valley Intermediate to a concerning 37.1% at Kankakee Valley High School. Socioeconomic factors also play a role, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 37.28% at the high school to 56.04% at Wheatfield Elementary. Overall, the Kankakee Valley School Corporation presents a mixed picture, with pockets of excellence alongside areas in need of improvement to ensure equitable educational outcomes for all students.