- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
John J Young Middle School held near 738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 53.5 → 53.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 180684001179 · Mishawaka, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
709 enr · 13.4:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Mishawaka High School (1,327 students)
John J Young Middle School held near 738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 53.5 → 53.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
John J Young Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mishawaka High
Mishawaka High School
1,327 students
- This school
John J Young Middle School
709 students
- Lasalle Elemen 519
Lasalle Elementary School
519 students
- Beiger Element 504
Beiger Elementary School
504 students
- Liberty Elemen 446
Liberty Elementary School
446 students
- Emmons Element 422
Emmons Elementary School
422 students
What this shows John J Young Middle School reports 709 students on the CCD universe file.
How John J Young Middle School compares
John J Young Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,614
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for School City of Mishawaka reports $11,614 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~709 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 735 (2022-23) → 738 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.