Michigan City Area Schools School District
School District · Michigan City, Indiana
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,106
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,106
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#176 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,106
+$3,744 vs Indiana median
District size
5,022 students
Much larger than Indiana median
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. The district invests $16,106 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Michigan City Area Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Marsh Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Michigan City Area Schools students show an average math proficiency of 32.2% and ELA proficiency of 30.3%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Michigan City
- Total Enrollment
- 5,022
- Teachers (FTE)
- 368
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data 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 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Michigan City Area Schools?
Michigan City Area Schools spends $16,106 per student per year.
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?
Marsh Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Michigan City Area Schools with a composite score of 7.9/10.
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 32.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.3%. 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 6.1/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 30.3%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Michigan City Area Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Fort Wayne Community Schools (50)
- Indianapolis Public Schools (48)
- Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp (39)
- South Bend Community School Corp (31)
- Vigo County School Corp (26)
- Monroe County Community Sch Corp (24)
- Hamilton Southeastern Schools (22)
- Perry Township Schools (21)
- Elkhart Community Schools (20)
- Tippecanoe School Corp (20)
- Greater Clark County Schools (18)
- Warrick County School Corp (18)
- Msd Wayne Township (18)
- Bartholomew Con School Corp (17)
- School City of Hammond (17)
- Msd Lawrence Township (17)
- New Albany-floyd Co Con Sch (16)
- Msd Warren Township (16)
- Carmel Clay Schools (15)
- Penn-harris-madison School Corp (15)
- East Allen County Schools (14)
- Kokomo School Corporation (14)
- Msd Washington Township (14)
- 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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