Kankakee Valley Middle School

Kankakee Valley School Corp
5258 W SR 10
Wheatfield, IN 46392
728 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
728
Total Students
50.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    595 (81.7%)
  • Hispanic
    118 (16.2%)
  • Asian
    6 (0.8%)
  • Two or More
    6 (0.8%)
  • Black
    2 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Kankakee Valley School Corp
Phone: (219)987-8810
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 728
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 50.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 289
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 234
Grade 7 237
Grade 8 257
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Hebron Middle School
MSD Boone Township
227 Students
307 S Main St
Hebron, IN 46341 (9.2 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th