The top reported proficiency rate is 48% in Science. The lowest is 24% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Westville Elementary School
Westville Elementary School is a regular public school serving pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, part of the MSD of New Durham Township. The school sits in the small town of Westville in LaPorte County, a community positioned at the junction of historic railroads and described by its own website as “just beginning to expand.” Westville’s character blends a traditional residential center with a Purdue University Northwest campus and a state correctional facility on the outskirts, making the town’s economy heavily reliant on those institutions. Home values in the area run somewhat above the statewide typical level, reflecting the proximity to the Chicago metropolitan area via the I-80/90 toll road.
Academically, Westville Elementary participates in Indiana’s ILEARN assessments, and the results show a mixed picture. In math, about two in five students met the state’s proficiency standard. In English language arts, roughly one in three students performed at that level. Science results, which reflect a single tested grade, show nearly half of students proficient. Social studies, also tested in a single grade, saw about one in four reach proficiency. Participation rates in math and ELA were high, while rates for science and social studies were not reported. When placed against the seven districts in LaPorte County, the school’s overall proficiency across all tested subjects falls below the midpoint. No multi-year trend data is available to show whether these results are improving or declining.
The student body is predominantly white, with a small Hispanic presence and even fewer Black students and students of two or more races. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a moderate level of economic need among families. The school serves a moderately sized elementary enrollment across grades kindergarten through six, with pre-kindergarten also offered. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the reported information, nor were details on staffing, discipline, chronic absenteeism, or course access. The school is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and its Title I status was not reported.
The district, MSD of New Durham Township, operates the elementary school. A search for recent district changes turned up little of lasting impact, so the district context for families appears stable without major shifts to factor in.
For a parent looking at this school, the academic picture is one where overall performance trails typical levels in LaPorte County, with English language arts being the softest area. A family might want to ask the school about its approach to literacy instruction and any support programs for students who are not yet proficient. The school’s size and setting in a small town with easy highway access to larger cities could appeal to those who want a quieter community with regional connections. The presence of a university campus in town may offer some enrichment opportunities, though it is not integrated into the school directly. Peer environment tilts heavily white and includes a notable share of students from lower-income households. Housing in the area is priced above the Indiana average, which narrows the range of families who can afford to live close by. All told, Westville Elementary presents as a mid-tier elementary within its county, with room for academic growth that prospective families should explore directly with the school.
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