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Schools in Washington Township · East Porter County School Corporation

Washington Township’s public schools outscore 93% of Indiana districts

On the state reading tests, 60% of Washington Township’s students scored proficient, above the Indiana average (41%). The grade covers the public school district serving Washington Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Indiana, not nationally.

#44of 592 Indiana townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Indiana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
60%
▲ 19 pts vs IN 41%
2021–22
Math proficiency
53%
▲ 16 pts vs IN 38%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 7–12 pts vs IN 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$11.5K
▼ 16% vs IN $13.7K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.3
IN 15.3 · smaller classes
Schools in town
4
795 students on the public path
In brief

Washington Township’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 60% and math 53% in spring 2022, against 41% and 38% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $11,482 per student, against $13,688 across Indiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Washington Twp Middle/High School. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Victory Christian Academy (private) and Victory Christian Academy, Inc (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Washington Township’s grade

A Test scoresB+ Graduation

A: better than 93% of Indiana school districts, #44 of 592 Indiana towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Indiana average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Indiana school districts we grade (396)Better than 93%
Lower resultsHigher results
Indiana towns with similar household incomes (509)Better than 91%
Towns in Porter County (12)Better than 42%
AA+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,312 test results and a graduating class of 192 could put Washington Township anywhere from A to A+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Washington Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,311 in math, 1,313 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Washington Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–5Washington Twp Elementary SchoolEast Porter County School CorporationA
6–12Washington Twp Middle/High SchoolEast Porter County School CorporationA

Washington Township’s public schools are run by East Porter County School Corporation, which also serves Kouts, Morgan, Pleasant and Valparaiso. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

East Porter County School CorporationGrades K–12 · 6 schools · 2,275 students, down 6% since 2020–21 · 14.3 per teacher (IN 15.3)
$11,482IN $13,688 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading60%
State average 41.3% · 1313 students tested
Math53%
State average 37.5% · 1311 students tested

Washington Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Indiana towns that share Washington Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Washington TownshipAEast Porter County School Corporation
CenterA+Valparaiso
ClintonB+South Central Community School Corporation
JacksonADuneland School Corporation
MorganAEast Porter County School Corporation

Every school in Washington Township

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Indiana’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Washington Townshipby address
Washington Twp Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Valparaiso
A
339 students15:1Rate it →
Washington Twp Middle/High School
High · Grades 6–12 · Valparaiso
A
456 students14:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Victory Christian Academy
Grades PK–12 · Valparaiso
Private · Religious
376 students17:1Rate it →
Victory Christian Academy, Inc
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Valparaiso
Private · Religious
196 students7:1Rate it →

Questions about Washington Township’s schools

Are Washington Township’s schools good?

By Indiana’s own tests, yes: the public schools Washington Township children attend outscore 93% of Indiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #44 of 592 Indiana towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 91%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Washington Township in?

East Porter County School Corporation, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,275 students in 6 schools (2024–25).

What is Washington Township’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in East Porter County School Corporation graduated in four years, against 88% across Indiana.

How much does Washington Township spend per student?

$11,482 in East Porter County School Corporation (FY2024), against $13,688 across Indiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Washington Township?

Yes: Victory Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 376 students) and Victory Christian Academy, Inc (religious, grades PK–5, 196 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Indiana. Stars are from neighbors.