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School City Of Mishawaka School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,128 students in School City Of Mishawaka 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 School City Of Mishawaka School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
5,128 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
329 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
School City Of Mishawaka School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 398 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 79% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#294 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Graduation Rate
79%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.55
# American Indian Students
16 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
519 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
14%
# Black Students
712 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
14%
13%
# White Students
3,283 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
64%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
575 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
124
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
405
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
384
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
407
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
370
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
413
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
376
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
371
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
387
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
367
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
372
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
386
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
380
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
361
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
25
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,304 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,214 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,304
$13,148
Spending / Student
$11,214
$12,780
Best School City Of Mishawaka School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fred J Hums Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3208 Harrison Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-3800
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-3800
Grades: K-6
| 325 students
Rank: #22.
Twin Branch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3810 Lincoln Way E
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-3500
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-3500
Grades: K-6
| 291 students
Rank: #33.
Beiger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Third St
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4700
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 546 students
Rank: #44.
Battell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
715 E Broadway
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 254-3900
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 254-3900
Grades: K-6
| 290 students
Rank: #55.
Mishawaka High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1202 Lincolnway E
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-7300
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,488 students
Rank: #66.
Liberty Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Pregel Dr
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 254-3700
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 254-3700
Grades: K-6
| 417 students
Rank: #77.
Emmons Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1306 S Main St
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4600
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4600
Grades: K-6
| 435 students
Rank: #88.
John J Young Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 N Main St
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 254-3600
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 254-3600
Grades: 7-8
| 735 students
Rank: #99.
Lasalle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1511 Milburn Blvd
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4800
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 543 students
Rank: #1010.
Oaklawn Campus Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1411 Lincolnway West
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 259-5666
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 259-5666
Grades: K-12
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to School City Of Mishawaka School District?
School City Of Mishawaka School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,128 students.
What is the rank of School City Of Mishawaka School District?
School City Of Mishawaka School District is ranked #294 out of 398 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in School City Of Mishawaka School District?
64% of School City Of Mishawaka School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of School City Of Mishawaka School District?
School City Of Mishawaka School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is School City Of Mishawaka School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,214 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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