School City of Mishawaka School District
School District · Mishawaka, Indiana
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,614
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,614
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Evaluating School City of Mishawaka?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge School City of Mishawaka 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.
Twin Branch Elementary School
Mishawaka · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fred J Hums Elementary School
Mishawaka · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Battell Elementary School
Mishawaka · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#278 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.1
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,614
$748 vs Indiana median
District size
5,034 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
School City of Mishawaka ranks #278 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. School City of Mishawaka's schools with real test data average 4.2/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Twin Branch Elementary School (5.8/10), Fred J Hums Elementary School (5.0/10), and Battell Elementary School (5.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 5.8/10 despite 59% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 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 School City of Mishawaka schools.
Top-Rated Schools in School City of Mishawaka
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twin Branch Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Fred J Hums Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Battell Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Oaklawn Campus Program | 5.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Mishawaka High School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Beiger Elementary School | 4.1 / 10 |
| 7 | John J Young Middle School | 3.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Emmons Elementary School | 3.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Liberty Elementary School | 3.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Lasalle Elementary School | 2.9 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About School City of Mishawaka
School City of Mishawaka is a Mishawaka, Indiana school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 5,034 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. The district invests $11,614 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.2/10, School City of Mishawaka demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Twin Branch Elementary School, which has a composite score of 5.8/10.
In standardized testing, School City of Mishawaka students show an average math proficiency of 49.1% and ELA proficiency of 50.4%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in School City of Mishawaka, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in School City of Mishawaka with test data.
Schools in School City of Mishawaka
10 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Mishawaka
- Total Enrollment
- 5,034
- Teachers (FTE)
- 332
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in School City of Mishawaka?
School City of Mishawaka has 10 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for School City of Mishawaka?
The average composite rating for School City of Mishawaka is 4.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in School City of Mishawaka?
School City of Mishawaka spends $11,614 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in School City of Mishawaka?
The average student-teacher ratio in School City of Mishawaka is 15.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in School City of Mishawaka?
Twin Branch Elementary School is the highest-rated school in School City of Mishawaka with a composite score of 5.8/10.
What are the test scores in School City of Mishawaka?
Across schools in School City of Mishawaka with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does School City of Mishawaka compare to other districts in Indiana?
School City of Mishawaka has an average school rating of 4.2/10 across 10 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
- 4.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.4%
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Compare School City of Mishawaka with neighboring districts in the state.
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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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