Serving 1,041 students in grades 6-8, Schmucker Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,041 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Schmucker Middle School serves the northern part of its school district in Mishawaka, IN, covering an area of approximately 25.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 6.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Schmucker Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Schmucker Middle School's student population of 1,041 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,041 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
Campus Size
20 acres
School Rankings
Schmucker Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schmucker Middle School is 0.53, which is less 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
#346 out of 1743 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
10%
14%
White
67%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Spartans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schmucker Middle School's ranking?
Schmucker Middle School is ranked #346 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Schmucker Middle School often compared to?
Schmucker Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Discovery Middle School, Virgil I Grissom Middle School, John J Young Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Schmucker Middle School?
1,041 students attend Schmucker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Schmucker Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Schmucker Middle School?
Schmucker Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Schmucker Middle School offer ?
Schmucker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Schmucker Middle School part of?
Schmucker Middle School is part of Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp School District.
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