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Schmucker Middle School

56045 Bittersweet Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 995 students in grades 6-8, Schmucker Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 995 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 20% in IN
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Schmucker Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Schmucker Middle School's student population of 995 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
995 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold

School Rankings

Schmucker Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schmucker Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#313 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
50%
38%
58%
41%
52%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
9%
13%
White
67%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Schmucker Middle School's ranking?
Schmucker Middle School is ranked #313 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Schmucker Middle School often compared to?
Schmucker Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Discovery Middle School, Virgil I Grissom Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Schmucker Middle School?
995 students attend Schmucker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Schmucker Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schmucker Middle School?
Schmucker Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Schmucker Middle School offer ?
Schmucker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Schmucker Middle School part of?
Schmucker Middle School is part of Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 995 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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