Serving 627 students in grades 7-8, North Side Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Side Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
North Side Middle School's student population of 627 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
627 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Side Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Side Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1537 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
38%
14%
Black
14%
13%
White
39%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Side Middle School's ranking?
North Side Middle School is ranked #1537 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are North Side Middle School often compared to?
North Side Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Side Middle School, Pierre Moran Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend North Side Middle School?
627 students attend North Side Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of North Side Middle School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Side Middle School?
North Side Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Side Middle School offer ?
North Side Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is North Side Middle School part of?
North Side Middle School is part of Elkhart Community Schools School District.
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