Top Rankings
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 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,034 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 27% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
5,034 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
334 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
School City Of Mishawaka School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#289 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Graduation Rate
86%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
15%
% Black
14%
13%
% White
63%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,515 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,424 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,515
$13,184
Spending / Student
$11,424
$12,815
Best School City Of Mishawaka School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fred J Hums Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3208 Harrison Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-3800
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-3800
Gr: K-6 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Twin Branch Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Beiger Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Third St
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4700
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Oaklawn Campus Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1411 Lincolnway West
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 259-5666
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 259-5666
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Battell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
715 E Broadway
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 254-3900
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 254-3900
Gr: K-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Mishawaka High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1202 Lincolnway E
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-7300
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,437 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Pregel Dr
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 254-3700
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 254-3700
Gr: K-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Emmons Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1306 S Main St
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4600
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4600
Gr: K-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
John J Young Middle 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
Gr: 7-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Lasalle Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1511 Milburn Blvd
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4800
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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 5,034 students.
What is the rank of School City Of Mishawaka School District?
School City Of Mishawaka School District is ranked #287 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
63% of School City Of Mishawaka School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% 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 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is School City Of Mishawaka School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,424 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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