Muessel Elementary School

1021 Blaine St
South Bend, IN 46628
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Muessel Elementary 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Muessel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Muessel Elementary School's student population of 279 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
279 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Muessel Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Muessel Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IN)
#1734 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Muessel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤5%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Muessel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
12%
14%
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Black
66%
13%
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White
12%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IN.
0.53
This chart display the diversity score of Muessel Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Muessel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Muessel Elementary School's ranking?
Muessel Elementary School is ranked #1734 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Muessel Elementary School often compared to?
Muessel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monroe Elementary School, Mckinley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Muessel Elementary School?
279 students attend Muessel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Muessel Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Muessel Elementary School?
Muessel Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Muessel Elementary School offer ?
Muessel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Muessel Elementary School part of?
Muessel Elementary School is part of South Bend Community School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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