South Haven Elementary School

395 W Midway Dr
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 289 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Haven Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 50% in IN
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Haven Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

South Haven Elementary School's student population of 289 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
289 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

South Haven Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Haven Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#572 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
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50-54%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Haven Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
41%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Haven Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
18%
14%
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Black
10%
13%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in South Haven Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
66%
65%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IN.
0.52
This chart display the diversity score of South Haven Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Haven Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Haven Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Haven Elementary School's ranking?
South Haven Elementary School is ranked #572 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are South Haven Elementary School often compared to?
South Haven Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George L Myers Elementary School, John Simatovich Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend South Haven Elementary School?
289 students attend South Haven Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of South Haven Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Haven Elementary School?
South Haven Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Haven Elementary School offer ?
South Haven Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is South Haven Elementary School part of?
South Haven Elementary School is part of Portage Township Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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