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#1702 of 1,823 schools in IN
John J Young Middle School
Middle School · School City of Mishawaka · Mishawaka, IN
A School City of Mishawaka middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1801 N Main St, Mishawaka, IN 46545
- Math 20% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John J Young Middle School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 33 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John J Young Middle 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
$55,889
Median home value
$174,700
Median rent
$986/mo
College educated
31.4%
Homeownership
49.4%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46545; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Vision Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Mishawaka Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Oaklawn Campus ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 44 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
School City of Mishawaka
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #7 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
John J Young Middle School is listed in School City of Mishawaka; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John J Young Middle School
John J Young Middle School is a public middle school in Mishawaka, IN, part of School City of Mishawaka, serving approximately 738 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,702 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John J Young Middle School
What grades does John J Young Middle School serve?
John J Young Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend John J Young Middle School?
John J Young Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 738 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John J Young Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John J Young Middle School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John J Young Middle School rank in IN?
John J Young Middle School ranks #1,702 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is John J Young Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
John J Young Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 John J Young Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John J Young Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John J Young Middle School a charter school?
No, John J Young Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John J Young Middle School a Title I school?
No, John J Young Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John J Young Middle School?
67.8% of students at John J Young Middle 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 738
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- St. Joseph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.4%
- Phone
- (574) 254-3600
- Area population (ZIP 46545)
- 26,581
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 46545; 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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