Serving 300 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Twin Branch Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Twin Branch Elementary School serves the eastern part of Mishawaka, IN, encompassing an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Twin Branch Elementary School's student population of 300 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Twin Branch Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Twin Branch Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#579 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twin Branch Elementary School's ranking?
Twin Branch Elementary School is ranked #579 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Twin Branch Elementary School often compared to?
Twin Branch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fred J Hums Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Twin Branch Elementary School?
300 students attend Twin Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Twin Branch Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Twin Branch Elementary School?
Twin Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Twin Branch Elementary School offer ?
Twin Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Twin Branch Elementary School part of?
Twin Branch Elementary School is part of School City Of Mishawaka School District.
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