Serving 738 students in grades 7-8, John J Young 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 17% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 738 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
John J Young Middle School's student population of 738 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
738 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Rankings
John J Young 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 John J Young Middle School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1464 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
14%
13%
White
62%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John J Young Middle School's ranking?
John J Young Middle School is ranked #1464 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are John J Young Middle School often compared to?
John J Young Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Schmucker Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend John J Young Middle School?
738 students attend John J Young Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of John J Young Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 13% 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 John J Young Middle School?
John J Young Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does John J Young Middle School offer ?
John J Young Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John J Young Middle School part of?
John J Young Middle School is part of School City Of Mishawaka School District.
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