Porter County Education Services ranks in the bottom 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Math Proficiency: 11-19%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Science Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 91% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (20-21)
95 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Asian
(20-21)2%
3%
Hispanic
(20-21)14%
13%
Black
(20-21)9%
13%
White
(20-21)70%
66%
Hawaiian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)5%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
46%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Porter County Education Services often compared to?
Porter County Education Servicesis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Park Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Porter County Education Services?
95 students attend Porter County Education Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Porter County Education Services students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Porter County Education Services offer ?
Porter County Education Services offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Porter County Education Services part of?
Porter County Education Services is part of Porter County Education Services School District.
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