Union Township School Corp School District

599 W 300 N Suite A
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Union Township School Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,386 students in Union Township School Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Union Township School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
1,386 Students
1,037,328 Students
# Teachers
97 Teachers
67,783 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Union Township School Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#17 out of 395 school districts
(Top 5%)
64%
39%
60%
41%
55%
34%
92%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
15%
15%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
79%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,080 is higher than the state median of $13,125. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,310 is higher than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,080
$13,125
Spending / Student
$14,310
$12,758

Best Union Township School Corp School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Center Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
272 N 600 W
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2544
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
John Simatovich Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
424 W 500 N
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2508
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Wheeler High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
587 W 300 N
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2561
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Union Township Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
599 W 300 N
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2562
Gr: 6-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Union Township School Corp School District?
Union Township School Corp School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,386 students.
What is the rank of Union Township School Corp School District?
Union Township School Corp School District is ranked #17 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Union Township School Corp School District?
79% of Union Township School Corp School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Union Township School Corp School District?
Union Township School Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Union Township School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,310 is higher than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,386 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in IN)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • : 60% (Top 5%)
  • : 55% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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