KANKAKEE VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Kankakee Valley Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Kankakee Valley School Corp school district, located in Wheatfield, IN with about 812 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 47 teachers, Kankakee Valley Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Kankakee Valley Middle School (KVMS), located in Wheatfield, Indiana, serves as a vital educational hub for the surrounding rural community. As part of the Kankakee Valley School Corporation, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The curriculum is designed to challenge students through a variety of core subjects while fostering social and emotional growth during the pivotal middle school years.

Beyond its academic offerings, KVMS places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and fine arts programs. The school prides itself on fostering a sense of community and school spirit, encouraging students to develop leadership skills and personal responsibility. With its focus on both scholastic achievement and well-rounded development, Kankakee Valley Middle School strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

For more information, contact Kankakee Valley Middle School at (219) 987-8810 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5258 W SR 10
Wheatfield, IN 46392-9254
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KANKAKEE VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wheatfield, IN with about 812 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
812
Teachers:
47.01
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 812 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KANKAKEE VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.

White
88.4%
Hispanic/Latino
9.9%
Two or more races
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Black or African American
0.1%
Asian
0.1%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.