Serving 728 students in grades 6-8, Kankakee Valley Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 728 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kankakee Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kankakee Valley Middle School's student population of 728 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
728 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kankakee Valley Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kankakee Valley Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#720 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
82%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Kankakee Valley School Corp School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kankakee Valley Middle School's ranking?
Kankakee Valley Middle School is ranked #720 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Kankakee Valley Middle School often compared to?
Kankakee Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rensselaer Central Middle School, Salem Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Kankakee Valley Middle School?
728 students attend Kankakee Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Kankakee Valley Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kankakee Valley Middle School?
Kankakee Valley Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kankakee Valley Middle School offer ?
Kankakee Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kankakee Valley Middle School part of?
Kankakee Valley Middle School is part of Kankakee Valley School Corp School District.
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