John Simatovich Elementary School vs Union Township Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 4.1 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
Union Township Middle School
Valparaiso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
333 students
| Measure | John Simatovich Elementary School Valparaiso, Indiana | Union Township Middle School Valparaiso, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #120 of 1,053 | #13 of 335 |
| National rank | #9180 of 50,301 | #1841 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 280 | 333 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 333 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.7% | 26.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 61% |
| city | Valparaiso | Valparaiso |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Township Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 73.1).
- •John Simatovich Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 61%).
- •Union Township Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Union Township Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 45.7%).
- •Union Township Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.7).
- •Union Township Middle School is the larger school with 333 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 Union Township Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Union Township Middle School ranks higher (77.9 vs 73.1 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 Union Township Middle School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Valparaiso and Valparaiso in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Simatovich Elementary School: 280. Union Township Middle School: 333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Simatovich Elementary School and Union Township Middle School rank in Indiana?
John Simatovich Elementary School is 120th of 1,053 and Union Township Middle School is 13th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).