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Michigan City Area Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,010 students in Michigan City Area Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Michigan City Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,923 Schools
# Students
5,010 Students
1,034,613 Students
# Teachers
366 Teachers
67,652 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Michigan City Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 396 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#286 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Graduation Rate
80%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.56
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,674 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
31,220 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
575 Students
151,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
15%
# Black Students
1,820 Students
138,554 Students
% Black Students
36%
13%
# White Students
2,032 Students
653,771 Students
% White Students
41%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,066 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
544 Students
56,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
49
23,614
# Students in K Grade:
350
73,217
# Students in 1st Grade:
421
74,309
# Students in 2nd Grade:
418
76,724
# Students in 3rd Grade:
375
75,174
# Students in 4th Grade:
403
76,353
# Students in 5th Grade:
403
75,000
# Students in 6th Grade:
363
76,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
356
76,939
# Students in 8th Grade:
343
78,468
# Students in 9th Grade:
410
81,105
# Students in 10th Grade:
401
82,944
# Students in 11th Grade:
398
81,488
# Students in 12th Grade:
311
80,395
# Ungraded Students:
9
2,410
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,105 is higher than the state median of $13,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,024 is higher than the state median of $12,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$81 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,105
$13,159
Spending / Student
$16,024
$12,791
Best Michigan City Area Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Knapp Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
321 Bolka Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2096
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2096
Grades: PK-6
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Coolspring Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9121 W 300 N
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2073
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2073
Grades: K-6
| 217 students
Rank: #33.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3054 W 800 N
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2117
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2117
Grades: PK-6
| 310 students
Rank: #44.
Marsh Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Homer St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2102
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2102
Grades: K-6
| 321 students
Rank: #55.
Joy Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Coolspring Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2090
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2090
Grades: PK-6
| 426 students
Rank: #66.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
502 Boyd Cir
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2079
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2079
Grades: K-6
| 347 students
Rank: #77.
Michigan City High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8466 W Pahs Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2044
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2044
Grades: 9-12
| 1,531 students
Rank: #88.
Barker Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
319 E Barker Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2057
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2057
Grades: 7-8
| 378 students
Rank: #99.
Pine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1660 Co Line Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2114
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2114
Grades: PK-6
| 397 students
Rank: #1010.
Martin T Krueger Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Springland Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2061
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2061
Grades: 7-8
| 329 students
Rank: #1111.
Niemann Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
811 Royal Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2146
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2146
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: #1212.
Lake Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Ferguson Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2105
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2105
Grades: K-6
| 361 students
Rank: n/an/a
A K Smith Area Career Center
Vocational School
817 Lafayette St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2120
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2120
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1001us-20
Ozark, AL 36360
(219) 873-2000
Ozark, AL 36360
(219) 873-2000
Grades: PK
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Michigan City Area Schools School District?
Michigan City Area Schools School District manages 14 public schools serving 5,010 students.
What is the rank of Michigan City Area Schools School District?
Michigan City Area Schools School District is ranked #288 out of 396 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan City Area Schools School District?
41% of Michigan City Area Schools School District students are White, 36% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Michigan City Area Schools School District?
Michigan City Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Michigan City Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,024 is higher than the state median of $12,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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