Enrollment
333
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union Township Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union Township Middle School
Union Township Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Valparaiso, Indiana, enrolling 333 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.4% free-meal eligibility runs 51% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 333 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 204 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #67.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Valparaiso's middle schools, it stands alongside Benjamin Franklin Middle School (823 students): Union Township Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 16.5:1).
Union Township School Corp also operates Wheeler High School (387 students) and Union Center Elementary School (386 students) alongside Union Township Middle 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 Union Township Middle School compares
Union Township Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,353
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union Township School Corp, which includes Union Township Middle School.
$12,353
Per student
+2%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 53.7%
Federal 6.0%
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 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
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- 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.
Similar middle 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 (~333 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Union Township Middle School a good school?
Union Township Middle School earns 54/100 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 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.
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