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St. Paul's Lutheran School

Private | K-8 | 172 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 6, 2011

We feel great about our decision to send our son here. He gets a wonderful education and learns values inspired by God. Mr. Zimmer is a passionate, kind and disciplined man who takes his responsiblity personally. We feel blessed to have him leading our school. The classrooms are smaller, so there is more one on one time. The kids are taught heart, mind and soul!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 6, 2011

I am a former teacher from St. Paul's and I am very excited to send my children there now. I love how approachable the staff has been and how they are willing to really sit and listen to you. The academics are on par with many top schools, and they are not just worried about your child's today, but their eternity as well!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 5, 2011

Inviting, family-oriented atmosphere. We started out in the preschool and have moved on to Kindergarten and 1st grade. The smaller class sizes are a plus, as the kids get more individual attention. I love the Accelerated Reading program and Resource teacher that my daughter sees each week in a small group. I feel like she is getting the extra nudge and challenge she needs to succeed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2010

They provide great Christ based education, encouraging children to grow in their love of God and of all whom he created.


Posted April 21, 2010

Both of my children went there and got a great education. When they moved on to the highly-rated public high school, they were ahead of most of the kids who had gone through the highly-rated public middle school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 15, 2009

St. Paul's Lutheran treats its sister members students like outsiders. This school is predominately non minority and is in dire need of multicultural educational awareness training. I did not see welcoming of new students at this school. If your child is not a returning student, they are totally ignored at their Open House. This school does not follow their policy manual. If there is a problem with a teacher, the principal does not address it, but if there is a problem with a student he is quick to make the student's life miserable. The staff and administration claim that they maintain a christian atomosphere at all times, but this is not the case. The principal will make a major decision without allowing the education board to decide on it and it is condoned by the lead Pastor. The lead Pastor is very cold and unfriendly and adheres to gossip.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 23, 2009

Great educational experience. The teachers are wonderful and the relationship between them and the parents is only as good as the involvement of the parent(s). My two children are doing very well. One has graduated and is having a great time in high school. My other has another year left to go and is getting top grades while being involved with most of the extracurricular activities that the school offers. If your involved, your children will benefit greatly. I highly recommend St. Paul's.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 21, 2009

There does seem to be a problem with with a couple of the teachers,but the administration will not deal with the problem at hand. Many parents are pull out of this school for that reason. If you child think outside the box ,they will not fit.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 21, 2008

Our son went here K-8th grade. Fantastic school with good Christian education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 26, 2008

My children no longer attend the school, but we were pleased for the most part. There was a lot of unhappiness with administration when we were there and my daughter had one teacher who we were very displeased with as were several other parents. Other teachers I dealt with were very caring. There is much parent involvement, but lots of little cliques. It's hard to fit in as a parent, so I imagine it's hard for the kids, too. We would have stayed there if it weren't for the bad experience with the teacher and administration.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 2, 2007

Good learning environment. High standards. A very involved group of parents and that is what sets the school apart.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 16, 2005

I went to St. Paul's school from kindergarten to eighth grade, and I believe that I have had no better experience to equip me for being a Christian and for the road ahead in my education. Great job, St. Paul's! Keep up the good work!
—Submitted by a former student


Posted May 23, 2004

We have 3 children currently enrolled and have experienced K through middle school. Excellent, caring faculty, very involved parents, and a passion for bringing a Christian perspective to all areas of academics and personal behavior are priorities here. We just love this school community. New focus on high standards and excellence.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 85% in 2012.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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90%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
76%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 82% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
100%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%
Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
100%
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
91%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
91%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
91%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2012.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
81%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 70% in 2012.

12 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the End-of-Course (ECA) assessment to test students in middle and high school in Algebra I, Biology I, and English 10. The ECA is a criterion-referenced assessment developed specifically for students completing their instruction in Algebra I, Biology I, or English 10. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

GreatSchools Rating

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Academic rating
8 / 10
Climate rating
Not available

This school's GreatSchools Rating is based on academics (90%) and climate (10%). The academic rating measures students' test scores, academic growth and college readiness. The climate rating measures safety, cleanliness, parent involvement and more.

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Academic rating

The academic rating is made up of equally-weighted parts: students' test scores, their academic growth (for elementary and middle schools) and their readiness for college (for high schools). The graphs below compare this school's results in each area to other schools in the city and state. Growth and college readiness ratings are coming soon, pending publication of 2012 data.
Overall academic rating

8

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Test score rating 2012*
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Student growth rating 2012**
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Reading growth
Average
Math growth
Average

*Test scores are based on 2012 ISTEP and ECA results from the state of Indiana.

**The academic growth rating measures how schools affect student test score improvement over time in reading and math. Data is from the 2012 school year and is provided by the Indiana Department of Education.

Climate ratings

Climate rating for this school is not yet available.

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 81% 74%
Black 7% 12%
Hispanic 6% 7%
Multiracial 5% 4%
American Indian 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 12%N/AN/A
English learners 0%N/AN/A
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 7%N/AN/A
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/AN/A
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mrs Lois Braatz
Gender
  • Coed
Affiliation
  • Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod)
Fax number
  • (219) 836-3724

Programs

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8601 Harrison Ave
Munster, IN 46321
Phone: (219) 836-6270

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