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#884 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 48% in state
Joy Elementary School
Elementary School · Michigan City Area Schools · Michigan City, IN
A Michigan City Area Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
1600 E Coolspring Ave, Michigan City, IN 46360
- Math 36% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joy Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (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 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Joy 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Queen of All Saints School/diocesePrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| Marsh Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 321 | 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
- #3 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
Joy Elementary School is listed in Michigan City Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joy Elementary School
Joy Elementary School is a public elementary school in Michigan City, IN, part of Michigan City Area Schools, serving approximately 426 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #884 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joy Elementary School
What grades does Joy Elementary School serve?
Joy Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Joy Elementary School?
Joy Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 426 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joy Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joy Elementary School rank in IN?
Joy Elementary School ranks #884 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Joy Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Joy Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Joy Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joy Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Joy Elementary School a charter school?
No, Joy Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joy Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Joy Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joy Elementary School?
61.5% of students at Joy 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
- 426
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- LaPorte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (219) 873-2090
- 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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