For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 6,603 students in Porter County, IN. The top-ranked public middle schools in Porter County, IN are Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Morgan Township Middle/high School and Liberty Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Porter County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Porter County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Porter County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
605 Campbell
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3020
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3020
Gr: 6-8 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Morgan Township Middle/high School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
299 S Sr 49
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-5883
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-5883
Gr: 6-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
651 W Morgan Ave
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3776
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3776
Gr: 7-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Washington Twp Middle/high School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
381 E Sr 2
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 464-3598
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 464-3598
Gr: 6-12 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Union Township Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
599 W 300 N
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2562
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2562
Gr: 6-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 Roosevelt Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3140
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3140
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Discovery Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Canonie Dr
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-9800
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-9800
Gr: K-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Kouts Middle/high School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
302 E College Ave
Kouts, IN 46347
(219) 766-2231
Kouts, IN 46347
(219) 766-2231
Gr: 6-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Hebron Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
307 S Main St
Hebron, IN 46341
(219) 996-4771
Hebron, IN 46341
(219) 996-4771
Gr: 6-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1010.
Boone Grove Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 W 550 S
Boone Grove, IN 46302
(219) 464-4828
Boone Grove, IN 46302
(219) 464-4828
Gr: 6-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
William Fegely Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5384 Stone Ave
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8150
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8150
Gr: 6-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1212.
Northwest Indiana Online School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 W Morgan Ave
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3743
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3743
Gr: K-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 130:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1313.
Willowcreek Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5962 Central Ave
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8090
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8090
Gr: 6-8 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1414.
Porter County Education Services
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
750 Ransom Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 464-9607
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 464-9607
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
1050 S. 5th St.
Chesterton, IN 46304
(708) 450-2735
Chesterton, IN 46304
(708) 450-2735
Gr: 7-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Porter County, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Porter County, IN include Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Morgan Township Middle/high School and Liberty Middle School. Porter County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public middle schools are located in Porter County?
14 public middle schools are located in Porter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Porter County?
Porter County public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Porter County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Porter County include: William Fegely Middle School vs. Willowcreek Middle School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School vs. Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Benjamin Franklin Middle School vs. Thomas Jefferson Middle School
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