Top Rankings
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 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,314 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 23% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
5,314 Students
1,033,082 Students
# Teachers
370 Teachers
65,168 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Michigan City Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 391 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#296 out of 392 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
43%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.54
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,734 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
35 Students
28,870 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
566 Students
139,934 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
14%
# Black Students
1,944 Students
133,725 Students
% Black Students
36%
13%
# White Students
2,215 Students
673,004 Students
% White Students
42%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
948 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
540 Students
54,867 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
33
20,813
# Students in K Grade:
464
76,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
403
74,314
# Students in 2nd Grade:
442
75,414
# Students in 3rd Grade:
422
74,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
403
75,161
# Students in 5th Grade:
386
75,204
# Students in 6th Grade:
373
76,895
# Students in 7th Grade:
439
79,253
# Students in 8th Grade:
411
81,588
# Students in 9th Grade:
421
83,530
# Students in 10th Grade:
387
80,978
# Students in 11th Grade:
383
78,799
# Students in 12th Grade:
335
79,154
# Ungraded Students:
12
1,591
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,220 is higher than the state median of $13,179. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,144 is higher than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$81 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,220
$13,179
Spending / Student
$15,144
$12,810
Best Michigan City Area Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coolspring Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
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
| 294 students
Rank: #22.
Knapp Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
321 Bolka Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2096
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2096
Grades: PK-6
| 384 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Marsh Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Homer St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2102
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2102
Grades: K-6
| 317 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3054 W 800 N
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2117
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2117
Grades: K-6
| 331 students
Rank: #55.
Michigan City High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
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
| 1,538 students
Rank: #66.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 Boyd Cir
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2079
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2079
Grades: K-6
| 378 students
Rank: #77.
Barker Middle School
(Math: 19% | 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
| 442 students
Rank: #88.
Joy Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Coolspring Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2090
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2090
Grades: K-6
| 422 students
Rank: #99.
Pine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
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
| 398 students
Rank: #1010.
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
| 0 students
Rank: #1111.
Lake Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
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
| 402 students
Rank: #1212.
Martin T Krueger Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
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
| 408 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: 9-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Michigan City Area Schools School District?
Michigan City Area Schools School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,314 students.
What is the rank of Michigan City Area Schools School District?
Michigan City Area Schools School District is ranked #296 out of 391 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
42% of Michigan City Area Schools School District students are White, 36% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% 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 15:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Michigan City Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,144 is higher than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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