Schmucker Middle School

Schmucker Middle School serves 995 students in grades 6-8 in Mishawaka, Indiana, operating as a regular public school in St. Joseph County. With 54 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio, providing reasonable class sizes for middle school learners.

The school demonstrates solid academic performance with a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #708 out of 1,831 Indiana schools, placing it in the 61st percentile statewide. Students show particular strength in mathematics, with 50% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels. The school's academic score of 7.4 out of 10 reflects its commitment to student learning during these crucial middle school years.

Schmucker Middle School draws families from ZIP code 46545, a community where the median household income is $52,621 and median home values reach $160,600. The area's 27,000 residents include 30% with bachelor's degrees or higher, while maintaining a relatively low poverty rate of 11.5%, indicating a stable, working-class community that values education. Located on Bittersweet Road, the school sits within a large suburban setting that provides students with both residential tranquility and access to broader community resources in the Mishawaka area.