The top reported proficiency rate is 66% in Math. The lowest is 52% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Flint Lake Elementary School
Flint Lake Elementary School serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Valparaiso Community Schools district in Porter County, Indiana. The school sits in a city that combines a college-town atmosphere—Valparaiso University is nearby—with the roles of county seat and regional commercial hub. The school itself is a regular public elementary school, and no charter or magnet designation is reported.
State testing results from the ILEARN assessments give a picture of where Flint Lake’s students stand. In math, roughly two-thirds of students met or exceeded the state’s proficiency standards, a solid showing. English language arts results were lower, with just over half of students reaching that bar. Science and social studies, tested only in certain grades, produced proficiency rates in the mid-fifties and low fifties, respectively. When you combine all tested subjects into a single measure, Flint Lake’s overall proficiency index lands above the midpoint among the districts in Porter County, meaning the school’s academic performance is stronger than many of its neighbors in the county.
The student body is a mix of backgrounds. The majority of students are White, with sizable Hispanic and Black populations, and a smaller share of Asian students and those identifying as two or more races. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, a common indicator of economic need. The school’s Title I status was not reported, so it is unclear whether it receives federal funding targeted at high-poverty schools. A parent who wants to know about specific support programs for students with disabilities or English learners may find the available data incomplete; those counts were not reported here.
The community context matters for families considering this school. Valparaiso is described as a growing city located a short distance from the Indiana Dunes National Park and within reach of Chicago. Housing values in the area are above the state average, and rents follow a similar pattern, making this a relatively expensive market for the region. The city’s downtown retains a historic commercial corridor, and the university campus is integrated with the civic center, giving the area a distinct character. The district itself did not have any publicly reported major changes in recent years, such as referendums, curriculum shifts, or construction projects, that would alter the school’s operations.
Flint Lake Elementary offers a standard elementary grade progression. Because it does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and no chronic absenteeism data was available. The school’s program offerings beyond the core academic subjects were not detailed in the provided information, so a parent curious about art, music, physical education, or enrichment activities would need to look further into the school’s website or contact the school directly.
For a family weighing options in the Valparaiso area, Flint Lake presents a school where math instruction is a clear strength, English language arts proficiency is more moderate, and the overall academic standing is above the county average. The school serves a diverse student body with a noticeable share of families from lower-income backgrounds. The surrounding city offers a mix of university life, county government, and regional retail, with housing costs that are higher than much of Indiana. The lack of recent district-level changes suggests a period of relative stability.
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