- Enrollment
- 1,506
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Michigan City, IN
Barker Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Barker Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180657001140
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barker Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 11
- public schools in Michigan City · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 74.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Barker Middle School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barker Middle School ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Michigan City, IN.
School address
District: Michigan City Area Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180657001140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Barker Middle School shrank from 430 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (-12.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 180657001140 · Michigan City, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 12.2:1 · 74.7% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Michigan City High School (1,506 students)
Barker Middle School shrank from 430 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (-12.1%). Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Barker Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Michigan City
Michigan City High School
1,506 students
- Joy Elementary 416
Joy Elementary School
416 students
- Knapp Elementa 407
Knapp Elementary School
407 students
- Pine Elementar 396
Pine Elementary School
396 students
- This school 390
Barker Middle School
390 students
- Edgewood Eleme 350
Edgewood Elementary School
350 students
What this shows Barker Middle School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barker Middle School compares
Barker Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.7% | ▲ 51% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 14% in Indiana - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,106
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 142 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 40.5%
African American 33.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Barker Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Michigan City Area Schools reports $16,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barker Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joy Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Knapp Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barker Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Michigan City
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barker Middle School
How many students attend Barker Middle School?
Barker Middle School has 390 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Michigan City, IN. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barker Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barker Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 23% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barker Middle School?
74.7% of students at Barker Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barker Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Barker Middle School is White at 40.5% of enrollment, in Michigan City, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barker Middle School?
Barker Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barker Middle School rank among public schools in Michigan City?
By Resource Investment Index, Barker Middle School ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Michigan City, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Michigan City on the city page.
What other schools are in Michigan City Area Schools?
Besides Barker Middle School, Michigan City Area Schools also operates Michigan City High School (1,506 students), Joy Elementary School (416 students), and Knapp Elementary School (407 students). See the Michigan City Area Schools district page for the complete list.