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#1595 of 1,823 schools in IN

Beiger Elementary School

Elementary School · School City of Mishawaka · Mishawaka, IN

A School City of Mishawaka elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

1600 E Third St, Mishawaka, IN 46544

  • Math 39% vs IN 45% (2025)
  • Reading 31% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.1% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-12.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.1 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+1.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.8:1
District spending per student$11,614
Chronic Absenteeism24.5%

Students at Beiger Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency39%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
45%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency31%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
28%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
28%
2022
Math
37%
2025
Math
39%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Beiger Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,808/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mishawaka), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,873

Median home value

$151,100

Median rent

$1,018/mo

College educated

24.9%

Homeownership

66.4%

Poverty rate

18%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46544; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Battell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0K–61.2 mi305Compare →
Fred J Hums Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0K–61.4 mi331Compare →
Elsie Rogers Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–51.5 mi393Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

School City of Mishawaka

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#6 of 10
District spending per student
$11,614NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Beiger Elementary School is listed in School City of Mishawaka; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Beiger Elementary School

Beiger Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mishawaka, IN, part of School City of Mishawaka, serving approximately 498 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,595 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Beiger Elementary School

What grades does Beiger Elementary School serve?

Beiger Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Beiger Elementary School?

Beiger Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 498 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Beiger Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Beiger Elementary School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Beiger Elementary School rank in IN?

Beiger Elementary School ranks #1,595 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Beiger Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Beiger Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Beiger Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Beiger Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Beiger Elementary School a charter school?

No, Beiger Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Beiger Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Beiger Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beiger Elementary School?

60.8% of students at Beiger Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
498
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
St. Joseph County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.5%
Area population (ZIP 46544)
31,138
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
35
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46544; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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