- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Valparaiso, IN
Union Township Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Union Township Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181170000793
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Township Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Valparaiso · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Township Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Township Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Valparaiso, IN.
School address
District: Union Township School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181170000793 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Union Township Middle School held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 181170000793 · Valparaiso, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 13.9:1 · 24.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Wheeler High School (387 students)
Union Township Middle School held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Union Township Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wheeler High S
Wheeler High School
387 students
- Union Center E
Union Center Elementary School
386 students
- This school
Union Township Middle School
333 students
- John Simatovic
John Simatovich Elementary School
280 students
What this shows Union Township Middle School reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Township Middle School compares
Union Township Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 51% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Indiana - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,501
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 80.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Union Township Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union Township School Corp reports $12,501 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Township Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Center Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Simatovich Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Township Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools in Valparaiso
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~333 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Township Middle School
How many students attend Union Township Middle School?
Union Township Middle School has 333 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Valparaiso, IN. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Township Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Township Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% 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 Union Township Middle School?
24.4% of students at Union Township Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Township Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Union Township Middle School is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Valparaiso, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Township Middle School?
Union Township Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Union Township Middle School rank among middle schools in Valparaiso?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Township Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Valparaiso on the city page.
What other schools are in Union Township School Corp?
Besides Union Township Middle School, Union Township School Corp also operates Wheeler High School (387 students), Union Center Elementary School (386 students), and John Simatovich Elementary School (280 students). See the Union Township School Corp district page for the complete list.