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#1364 of 1,823 schools in IN
Edgewood Elementary School
Elementary School · Michigan City Area Schools · Michigan City, IN
A Michigan City Area Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
502 Boyd Cir, Michigan City, IN 46360
- Math 35% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edgewood Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edgewood 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,422/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Michigan City), 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
$59,641
Median home value
$155,900
Median rent
$924/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46360; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Knapp Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Marsh Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Queen of All Saints School/diocesePrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 156 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Michigan City Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #7 of 11
- District spending per student
- $16,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edgewood Elementary School is listed in Michigan City Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edgewood Elementary School
Edgewood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Michigan City, IN, part of Michigan City Area Schools, serving approximately 347 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,364 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edgewood Elementary School
What grades does Edgewood Elementary School serve?
Edgewood Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Edgewood Elementary School?
Edgewood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Elementary School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edgewood Elementary School rank in IN?
Edgewood Elementary School ranks #1,364 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Edgewood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Edgewood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Edgewood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edgewood Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Edgewood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Edgewood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edgewood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Edgewood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edgewood Elementary School?
61.1% of students at Edgewood 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 347
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- LaPorte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.7%
- Phone
- (219) 873-2079
- Area population (ZIP 46360)
- 43,997
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 46360; 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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