Penn-harris-madison School Corp School District
School District · Mishawaka, Indiana
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
15
11 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,141
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
15
11 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,141
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Evaluating Penn-harris-madison School Corp?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Penn-harris-madison School Corp 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.
Northpoint Elementary School
Granger · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Prairie Vista Elementary School
Granger · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Madison Elementary School
Wakarusa · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#52 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,141
$1,221 vs Indiana median
District size
11,538 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Penn-harris-madison School Corp ranks #52 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Penn-harris-madison School Corp's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Northpoint Elementary School (8.6/10), Prairie Vista Elementary School (8.5/10), and Madison Elementary School (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 41% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 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 Penn-harris-madison School Corp schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Penn-harris-madison School Corp
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northpoint Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Prairie Vista Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Madison Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Horizon Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Bittersweet Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch | 8.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Discovery Middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Elm Road Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Penn High School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Moran Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Penn-harris-madison School Corp
Penn-harris-madison School Corp is a Mishawaka, Indiana school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 11,538 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.1:1. The district invests $11,141 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Penn-harris-madison School Corp is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Northpoint Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Penn-harris-madison School Corp students show an average math proficiency of 73.7% and ELA proficiency of 74.3%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Penn-harris-madison School Corp, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Penn-harris-madison School Corp with test data.
Schools in Penn-harris-madison School Corp
15 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Mishawaka
- Total Enrollment
- 11,538
- Teachers (FTE)
- 603
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Penn-harris-madison School Corp?
Penn-harris-madison School Corp has 15 schools in total — 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Penn-harris-madison School Corp?
The average composite rating for Penn-harris-madison School Corp is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Penn-harris-madison School Corp?
Penn-harris-madison School Corp spends $11,141 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Penn-harris-madison School Corp?
The average student-teacher ratio in Penn-harris-madison School Corp is 19.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Penn-harris-madison School Corp?
Northpoint Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Penn-harris-madison School Corp with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Penn-harris-madison School Corp?
Across schools in Penn-harris-madison School Corp with test data, the average math proficiency is 73.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 74.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Penn-harris-madison School Corp compare to other districts in Indiana?
Penn-harris-madison School Corp has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 15 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
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 73.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 74.3%
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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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