Michigan City Area Schools School District
School District · Michigan City, Indiana
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,022
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,022
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Evaluating Michigan City Area Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Michigan City Area Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Knapp Elementary School
Michigan City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pine Elementary School
Michigan City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Joy Elementary School
Michigan City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#232 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,106
+$3,744 vs Indiana median
District size
5,022 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Michigan City Area Schools ranks #232 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Michigan City Area Schools's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Knapp Elementary School (8.1/10), Pine Elementary School (6.8/10), and Joy Elementary School (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 62% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Michigan City Area Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Michigan City Area Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knapp Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Pine Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Joy Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Marsh Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Martin T Krueger Middle School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Michigan City High School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Edgewood Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Coolspring Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Barker Middle School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Springfield Elementary School | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Michigan City Area Schools
Michigan City Area Schools is a Michigan City, Indiana school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 5,022 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. District-level spending was $16,106 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Michigan City Area Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Knapp Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Michigan City Area Schools students show an average math proficiency of 47.5% and ELA proficiency of 48.7%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Michigan City Area Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Michigan City Area Schools with test data.
Schools in Michigan City Area Schools
11 schoolsElementary Schools8
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Michigan City
- Total Enrollment
- 5,022
- Teachers (FTE)
- 368
- District spending per student
- $16,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 27.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Michigan City Area Schools?
Michigan City Area Schools has 11 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Michigan City Area Schools?
The average composite rating for Michigan City Area Schools is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Michigan City Area Schools?
Michigan City Area Schools's district-level spending was $16,106 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Michigan City Area Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Michigan City Area Schools is 13.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Michigan City Area Schools?
Knapp Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Michigan City Area Schools with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Michigan City Area Schools?
Across schools in Michigan City Area Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Michigan City Area Schools compare to other districts in Indiana?
Michigan City Area Schools has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.7%
How we rate schools
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Compare Michigan City Area Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Vigo County School Corp (26)
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- School City of Hammond (17)
- Msd Warren Township (16)
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- Msd Pike Township (13)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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