Enrollment
440
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Valparaiso, IN
Morgan Township Middle/High School
Federal NCES profile for Morgan Township Middle/High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180900001214
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morgan Township Middle/High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #17 of 23
- public schools in Valparaiso · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 9.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Morgan Township Middle/High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan Township Middle/High School ranks #17 of 23 public schools in Valparaiso, IN.
School address
District: East Porter County School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180900001214 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morgan Township Middle/High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Morgan Township Middle/High School
Morgan Township Middle/High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Valparaiso, Indiana, enrolling 440 students.
At 15.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.0% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the Indiana average.
With 440 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 101 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #89, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 880 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Valparaiso's public schools, it stands alongside Washington Twp Middle/High School (456 students): Morgan Township Middle/High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.2:1 vs 14.7:1).
East Porter County School Corp also operates Washington Twp Middle/High School (456 students) and Kouts Middle/High School (381 students) alongside Morgan Township Middle/High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Morgan Township Middle/High School compares
Morgan Township Middle/High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.0% | ▼ 82% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Indiana - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,931
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Morgan Township Middle/High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Porter County School Corp, which includes Morgan Township Middle/High School.
$9,931
Per student
-18%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 56.5%
Federal 6.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Morgan Township Middle/High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Twp Middle/High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kouts Middle/High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Twp Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morgan Township Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kouts Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morgan Township Middle/High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Valparaiso
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~440 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Morgan Township Middle/High School
How many students attend Morgan Township Middle/High School?
Morgan Township Middle/High School has 440 students enrolled. It is a public school in Valparaiso, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morgan Township Middle/High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morgan Township Middle/High School is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morgan Township Middle/High School?
9.0% of students at Morgan Township Middle/High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morgan Township Middle/High School?
The largest demographic group at Morgan Township Middle/High School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Valparaiso, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morgan Township Middle/High School?
Morgan Township Middle/High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Morgan Township Middle/High School rank among public schools in Valparaiso?
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan Township Middle/High School ranks #17 of 23 public schools in Valparaiso, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Valparaiso on the city page.
Is Morgan Township Middle/High School a good school?
Morgan Township Middle/High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in East Porter County School Corp?
Besides Morgan Township Middle/High School, East Porter County School Corp also operates Washington Twp Middle/High School (456 students), Kouts Middle/High School (381 students), and Washington Twp Elementary School (339 students). See the East Porter County School Corp district page for the complete list.
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