Union Township Middle School

Summary:

Union Township Middle School is a public middle school located in Valparaiso, Indiana, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 324 and part of the highly-ranked Valparaiso Community Schools district.

Union Township Middle School is a standout institution, consistently ranking among the top middle schools in Indiana and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is exceptional, with significantly higher ILEARN test scores than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 69.97% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 41.1-42.6%, and 58.33% were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 31.4-38.1%. This level of academic excellence is particularly impressive given the school's relatively low percentage of students from disadvantaged backgrounds, with only 30.25% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

While Union Township Middle School's student population is predominantly White, with 83.33% of students identifying as such in the 2022-2023 school year, the school's performance is significantly higher than nearby middle schools like Boone Grove Middle School, River Forest Middle School, and Willowcreek Middle School, which have lower academic performance and higher rates of chronic absenteeism. This suggests that Union Township Middle School is providing a higher-quality educational experience for its students, making it a standout institution within the Valparaiso Community Schools district and the state of Indiana.

Detail:

Public 6-8

599 W 300 N
Valparaiso, IN 46385

(219) 759-2562

District: Union Township School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
19^th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,046

Students who attend Union Township Middle School usually attend:

High:

Wheeler High School

Feeder schools for Union Township Middle School:

Elementary:	John Simatovich Elementary School
	Union Center Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 324

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.3%

Hispanic:

11.4%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Union Township Middle School ranks better than 96.1% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.65. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.3%), Hispanic (11.4%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Union Township Middle School is 13.5. (See more...)

Compare Union Township Middle School employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Union Township Middle School is $10,046.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Union Township Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Union Township Middle School 19^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Union Township Middle School in the ranking list.)

Union Township School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Union Township School Corp 10^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Union Township Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	85.29	10^th	222	95.5%
2005	87.73	14^th	370	96.2%
2006	87.95	11^th	375	97.1%
2007	89.25	13^th	382	96.6%
2008	86.65	23^rd	392	94.1%
2009	81.99	46^th	423	89.1%
2010	79.16	59^th	428	86.2%
2011	80.73	53^rd	451	88.2%
2012	82.22	36^th	447	91.9%
2013	75.77	75^th	444	83.1%
2014	67.54	147^th	470	68.7%
2015	74.55	99^th	485	79.6%
2016	83.60	41^st	494	91.7%
2017	84.37	45^th	472	90.5%
2018	88.06	29^th	473	93.9%
2019	90.34	28^th	470	94.0%
2021	81.15	73^rd	483	84.9%
2022	84.30	58^th	490	88.2%
2023	86.22	54^th	489	89.0%
2024	94.65	19^th	485	96.1%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Union Township Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	206	1	2	9	2	n/a	n/a	7	227
1998	191	0	3	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	210
1999	317	3	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
2000	324	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	328
2001	297	1	9	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	327
2002	333	1	8	17	5	n/a	n/a	0	364
2003	333	1	8	17	5	n/a	n/a	0	364
2004	341	1	4	19	5	n/a	n/a	0	370
2005	341	4	2	18	5	n/a	n/a	0	370
2006	372	4	2	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	396
2007	346	6	2	9	1	n/a	n/a	15	379
2008	361	3	3	11	3	n/a	n/a	16	397
2009	346	6	6	19	6	n/a	n/a	13	396
2010	351	4	6	27	5	n/a	n/a	25	418
2011	349	5	3	45	0	1	13	0	416
2012	333	2	2	50	1	0	18	0	406
2013	350	1	3	52	1	0	14	0	421
2014	330	4	3	54	2	0	14	0	407
2015	329	7	2	44	2	0	12	0	396
2016	300	9	0	36	3	0	13	0	361
2017	280	7	0	38	3	0	11	0	339
2018	274	5	0	37	3	0	6	0	325
2019	267	8	1	36	2	0	7	0	321
2020	282	11	1	45	1	0	8	0	348
2021	275	9	1	49	0	0	7	0	341
2022	268	10	2	46	0	0	9	0	335
2023	270	6	1	37	1	0	9	0	324

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Union Township Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	227	12.1	18.8	8.6
1998	210	14.2	14.8	5.2
1999	325	22.3	14.6	5.2
2000	328	20.7	15.8	4.3
2001	327	19.4	16.9	9.2
2002	364	20.6	17.7	12.1
2003	364	20.6	17.7	12.1
2004	370	21.0	17.6	n/a
2005	370	21.3	17.4	0
2006	396	20.9	18.9	11.1
2007	379	n/a	n/a	11.8
2008	397	21.9	18.1	16.8
2009	396	21.6	18.3	19.3
2010	418	23.1	18.1	24.9
2011	416	20.6	20.1	15.4
2012	406	22.7	17.8	18.7
2013	421	25.3	16.6	18.5
2014	407	21.5	18.9	19.9
2015	396	22.0	18.0	23.2
2016	361	21.0	17.1	22.7
2017	339	25.5	13.2	23
2018	325	22.0	14.7	25.5
2019	321	22.5	14.2	25.2
2020	348	23.0	15.1	25.9
2021	341	22.0	15.5	22.6
2022	335	20.5	16.3	28.7
2023	324	24.0	13.5	30.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Union Township Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	227	12.1	18.8	8.6
1998	210	14.2	14.8	5.2
1999	325	22.3	14.6	5.2
2000	328	20.7	15.8	4.3
2001	327	19.4	16.9	9.2
2002	364	20.6	17.7	12.1
2003	364	20.6	17.7	12.1
2004	370	21.0	17.6	n/a
2005	370	21.3	17.4	0
2006	396	20.9	18.9	11.1
2007	379	n/a	n/a	11.8
2008	397	21.9	18.1	16.8
2009	396	21.6	18.3	19.3
2010	418	23.1	18.1	24.9
2011	416	20.6	20.1	15.4
2012	406	22.7	17.8	18.7
2013	421	25.3	16.6	18.5
2014	407	21.5	18.9	19.9
2015	396	22.0	18.0	23.2
2016	361	21.0	17.1	22.7
2017	339	25.5	13.2	23
2018	325	22.0	14.7	25.5
2019	321	22.5	14.2	25.2
2020	348	23.0	15.1	25.9
2021	341	22.0	15.5	22.6
2022	335	20.5	16.3	28.7
2023	324	24.0	13.5	30.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Union Township Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$21 (0.2%)	$8,932 (99.8%)	$8,953
2020	$16 (0.2%)	$8,724 (99.8%)	$8,740
2021	$76 (0.8%)	$9,567 (99.2%)	$9,643
2022	$235 (2.3%)	$9,811 (97.7%)	$10,046

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Union Township Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 28^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 54^th of 489 Middle schools	5.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Union Township Middle School)	72.3	56.9	15.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Union Township School Corp)	72.3	56.9	15.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Union Township Middle School)	73.4	62.8	10.7%
6th Grade Math (Union Township School Corp)	73.4	62.8	10.7%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Union Township Middle School)	76.6	40.6	36%
6th Grade Science (Union Township School Corp)	76.6	40.6	36%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Union Township Middle School)	74.5	72	2.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Union Township School Corp)	74.5	72	2.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Union Township Middle School)	65.1	59	6.1%
7th Grade Math (Union Township School Corp)	65.1	59	6.1%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Union Township Middle School)	63.1	53.7	9.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Union Township School Corp)	63.1	53.7	9.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Union Township Middle School)	47.6	41.7	5.9%
8th Grade Math (Union Township School Corp)	47.6	41.7	5.9%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	321	324	0.9%
African American	8	6	25%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	36	37	2.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	267	270	1.1%
Two or More Races	7	9	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.2%	30.2%	5%

Schools Near Union Township Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Union Township Middle School	Public	6-8	599 W 300 N	Valparaiso	46385	Porter County	Union Township School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 759-2562	324	24	13.5	30.2%	270 (83.3%)	6 (1.9%)	37 (11.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	94.7	19^th of 485 public middle schools	96.1%		86.2	54^th of 489 public middle schools	89.0%	35		64.6	72.6	73.3	70.0		51.8	62.8	61.0	58.3			$10,046	$235	$9,811
Hobart Middle School	Public	6-8	36 E 8th St	Hobart	46342	Lake County	School City of Hobart	No	No	No	No	(219) 942-8541	917	49	18.9	53.7%	546 (59.5%)	78 (8.5%)	239 (26.1%)	14 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (4.0%)	60.3	184^th of 485 public middle schools	62.1%		56.9	207^th of 489 public middle schools	57.7%	23		41.7	43.0	43.9	42.9		41.8	29.1	26.2	32.5		60.7	$10,636	$916	$9,720
Benjamin Franklin Middle School	Public	6-8	605 Campbell	Valparaiso	46385	Porter County	Valparaiso Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(219) 531-3020	821	51	16.2	22.2%	640 (78.0%)	23 (2.8%)	99 (12.1%)	22 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.4%)	92.9	28^th of 485 public middle schools	94.2%		94.2	17^th of 489 public middle schools	96.5%	11		66.7	60.5	63.1	63.3		63.0	55.1	48.7	55.5		98.5	$9,715	$282	$9,433
William Fegely Middle School	Public	6-8	5384 Stone Ave	Portage	46368	Porter County	Portage Township Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 763-8150	633	41	15.6	66.2%	283 (44.7%)	111 (17.5%)	188 (29.7%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.1%)	36.8	317^th of 485 public middle schools	34.6%		38.9	304^th of 489 public middle schools	37.8%	13		32.0	29.5	30.3	30.6		15.2	27.9	24.1	22.2		62.5	$11,068	$915	$10,153
Willowcreek Middle School	Public	6-8	5962 Central Ave	Portage	46368	Porter County	Portage Township Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 763-8090	949	62	15.4	59.0%	483 (50.9%)	148 (15.6%)	266 (28.0%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (5.0%)	41.6	290^th of 485 public middle schools	40.2%		42.8	271^st of 489 public middle schools	44.6%	19		27.1	31.3	37.5	32.1		25.8	25.9	25.9	25.9		74.4	$10,764	$898	$9,866
Thomas Jefferson Middle School	Public	6-8	1600 Roosevelt Rd	Valparaiso	46383	Porter County	Valparaiso Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(219) 531-3140	640	45	14.3	40.8%	448 (70.0%)	41 (6.4%)	97 (15.2%)	16 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.9%)	77.8	91^st of 485 public middle schools	81.2%		86.8	52^nd of 489 public middle schools	89.4%	39		41.8	58.3	46.5	48.8		45.9	47.3	44.3	45.8		94.0	$10,582	$153	$10,428
River Forest Middle School	Public	6-8	3300 Indiana St	Hobart	46342	Lake County	River Forest Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 962-7551	379	23	16.8	87.1%	136 (35.9%)	51 (13.5%)	161 (42.5%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (6.9%)	17.6	400^th of 485 public middle schools	17.5%		19.8	393^rd of 489 public middle schools	19.6%	7		23.4	20.8	24.4	22.9		10.8	9.9	6.5	9.0			$8,369	$453	$7,916
Liberty Intermediate School	Public	5-6	50 W 900 N	Chesterton	46304	Porter County	Duneland School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(219) 983-3690	351	23	15.3	24.2%	272 (77.5%)	7 (2.0%)	54 (15.4%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.7%)								(n/a)	68.0	60.7			64.4	71.3	61.9			66.7	69.1		$12,071	$531	$11,540
Pierce Middle School	Public	7-8	199 E 70th Pl	Merrillville	46410	Lake County	Merrillville Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 650-5308	919	63	14.5	70.1%	66 (7.2%)	617 (67.1%)	172 (18.7%)	9 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (6.0%)	27.8	354^th of 485 public middle schools	27.0%		28.8	349^th of 489 public middle schools	28.6%	5			27.8	32.5	30.2			11.0	14.5	12.8			$10,395	$1,172	$9,223
Bailly Middle School	Public	6-8	4621 Georgia St	Gary	46409	Lake County	Gary Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 980-6326	383	30	12.7	85.1%	5 (1.3%)	337 (88.0%)	29 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.1%)	9.9	448^th of 485 public middle schools	7.6%		7.4	470^th of 489 public middle schools	3.9%	22		15.7	16.9	14.7	15.7		6.1	3.4	1.8	3.9			$16,955	$5,209	$11,746

Frequently Asked Questions about Union Township Middle School

Is Union Township Middle School a good school?

Yes! Union Township Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 19^th of 485 Indiana middle schools.

What district is Union Township Middle School in?

Union Township School Corp

What high school do graduates of Union Township Middle School attend?

Students who attend Union Township Middle School usually go on to attend Wheeler High School

How many students attend Union Township Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 324 students attended Union Township Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Union Township Middle School?

Students at Union Township Middle School are 83% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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