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#354 of 478 private schools in IN

Mishawaka Catholic School

Middle School · Mishawaka, IN

A private middle school in Mishawaka, IN serving grades 6th – 8th.

Private

223 W GROVE ST, Mishawaka, IN 46545

  • Math 63% vs IN 42% (2025)
  • Reading 64% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IN.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.5 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.3 / 10
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Diversity Index21%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B6.2 / 10
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Enrollment88
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in IN

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency63%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
42%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency64%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

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The neighborhood

Where Mishawaka Catholic 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 83Very Walkable
  • Bike 68Bikeable
  • 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

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White88.6%
Two or More5.7%
Black2.3%
Hispanic2.3%
Asian1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
New Vision Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–120.8 mi19Compare →
Oaklawn Campus ProgramEnrollment path unverified5.0K–120.8 mi44Compare →
John J Young Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.47–81.2 mi738Compare →

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.

Mishawaka Catholic School is listed in Mishawaka, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Mishawaka Catholic School

Mishawaka Catholic School is a private middle school in Mishawaka, IN, serving approximately 88 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #354 of 478 private schools in IN. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mishawaka Catholic School

What grades does Mishawaka Catholic School serve?

Mishawaka Catholic School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Mishawaka Catholic School?

Mishawaka Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 88 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mishawaka Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mishawaka Catholic School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Mishawaka Catholic School rank in IN?

Mishawaka Catholic School ranks #354 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is Mishawaka Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mishawaka Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Mishawaka Catholic School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mishawaka Catholic School has 63% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Is Mishawaka Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Mishawaka Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Mishawaka Catholic School a religious school?

Mishawaka Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
88
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
St. Joseph County
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 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.
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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ILEARN; directory SY 2021–22

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