Enrollment
709
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mishawaka, IN
John J Young Middle School
Federal NCES profile for John J Young Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180684001179
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John J Young Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Mishawaka · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
John J Young Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John J Young Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Mishawaka, IN.
School address
District: School City of Mishawaka · Indiana
NCES ID 180684001179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John J Young Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at John J Young Middle School
John J Young Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Mishawaka, Indiana, enrolling 709 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 709 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 299 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #194.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 412 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 709 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Mishawaka's middle schools, it stands alongside Schmucker Middle School (1,041 students): John J Young Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 20.4:1).
School City of Mishawaka also operates Mishawaka High School (1,327 students) and Lasalle Elementary School (519 students) alongside John J Young Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John J Young Middle School compares
John J Young Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 35% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 709 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
709
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Indiana - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
65.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,173
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
194
in-school suspensions + 218 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 62.2%
African American 15.8%
Two or More 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, John J Young Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School City of Mishawaka, which includes John J Young Middle School.
$11,173
Per student
-8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.4%
State 65.7%
Federal 15.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How John J Young Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mishawaka High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lasalle Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beiger Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emmons Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John J Young Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Mishawaka
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~709 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John J Young Middle School
How many students attend John J Young Middle School?
John J Young Middle School has 709 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mishawaka, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John J Young Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John J Young Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% 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 John J Young Middle School?
66.7% of students at John J Young Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John J Young Middle School?
The largest demographic group at John J Young Middle School is White at 62.2% of enrollment, in Mishawaka, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John J Young Middle School?
John J Young Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John J Young Middle School rank among middle schools in Mishawaka?
By Resource Investment Index, John J Young Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Mishawaka, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Mishawaka on the city page.
Is John J Young Middle School a good school?
John J Young Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in School City of Mishawaka?
Besides John J Young Middle School, School City of Mishawaka also operates Mishawaka High School (1,327 students), Lasalle Elementary School (519 students), and Beiger Elementary School (504 students). See the School City of Mishawaka district page for the complete list.
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