The North Side Gymnasium is a 7,373 seat multi-purpose arena opened in 1954 located in Elkhart, Indiana, United States on the campus of North Side Middle School. Elkhart High School, hosts their varsity boys' and girls' basketball games along with other varsity sports such as volleyball and wrestling.
Serving 562 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 11% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). 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 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 11% (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 562 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
562 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Every student is known by name, challenged and supported by highly effective staff, and in partnership with the community, will graduate career/college ready and life ready.
School Mascot
Elkhart Eagles
School Rankings
North Side Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Side Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1561 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
39%
15%
Black
14%
13%
White
37%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Elkhart Eagles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Side Middle School's ranking?
North Side Middle School is ranked #1561 out of 1,743 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
562 students attend North Side Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of North Side Middle School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% 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 14:1, which is lower 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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