John Simatovich Elementary School vs Portage High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Simatovich Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
280 students
Portage High School
Portage · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,163 students
| Measure | John Simatovich Elementary School Valparaiso, Indiana | Portage High School Portage, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #120 of 1,053 | #252 of 387 |
| National rank | #9180 of 50,301 | #9372 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 280 | 2,163 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 2,163 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.7% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 25% |
| city | Valparaiso | Portage |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Simatovich Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 46.3).
- •John Simatovich Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 25%).
- •John Simatovich Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Portage High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 45.7%).
- •John Simatovich Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.6).
- •Portage High School is the larger school with 2,163 students compared with 280.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is John Simatovich Elementary School better than Portage High School?
On the Success Index (US), John Simatovich Elementary School ranks higher (73.1 vs 46.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are John Simatovich Elementary School and Portage High School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Valparaiso and Portage in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Simatovich Elementary School: 280. Portage High School: 2,163. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Simatovich Elementary School and Portage High School rank in Indiana?
John Simatovich Elementary School is 120th of 1,053 and Portage High School is 252nd of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).