- Enrollment
- 1,506
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Michigan City, IN
Martin T Krueger Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Martin T Krueger Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180657001154
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin T Krueger Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 11
- public schools in Michigan City · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 82.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin T Krueger Middle School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin T Krueger Middle School ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Michigan City, IN.
School address
District: Michigan City Area Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180657001154 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Martin T Krueger Middle School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 180657001154 · Michigan City, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 10.1:1 · 82.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Michigan City High School (1,506 students)
Martin T Krueger Middle School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Martin T Krueger 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
- Barker Middle 390
Barker Middle School
390 students
- This school 324
Martin T Krueger Middle School
324 students
What this shows Martin T Krueger Middle School reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin T Krueger Middle School compares
Martin T Krueger 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 36% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.0% | ▲ 66% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 5% in Indiana - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$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 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 135 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 38.3%
African American 35.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 12.7%
Largest group: White at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Martin T Krueger 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 Martin T Krueger Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joy Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Knapp Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barker Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin T Krueger 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
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~324 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Martin T Krueger Middle School
How many students attend Martin T Krueger Middle School?
Martin T Krueger Middle School has 324 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Michigan City, IN. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin T Krueger Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin T Krueger Middle School is 10.1:1, which is 36% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 36% 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 Martin T Krueger Middle School?
82.0% of students at Martin T Krueger Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin T Krueger Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Martin T Krueger Middle School is White at 38.3% 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 Martin T Krueger Middle School?
Martin T Krueger Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Martin T Krueger Middle School rank among public schools in Michigan City?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin T Krueger Middle School ranks #2 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 Martin T Krueger 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.