Enrollment
324
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martin T Krueger Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martin T Krueger Middle School
Martin T Krueger Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Michigan City, Indiana, enrolling 324 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.1:1, Martin T Krueger Middle School is leaner than roughly 95% of Indiana schools and 36% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 82.0% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 324 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 195 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #40.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and African American (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 324 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Michigan City Area Schools spends $16,466 per pupil, 36% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 145 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 324 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Michigan City's middle schools, it stands alongside Barker Middle School (390 students): Martin T Krueger Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.1:1 vs 12.2:1).
Michigan City Area Schools also operates Michigan City High School (1,506 students) and Joy Elementary School (416 students) alongside Martin T Krueger 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 Martin T Krueger Middle School compares
Martin T Krueger 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,466
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Michigan City Area Schools, which includes Martin T Krueger Middle School.
$16,466
Per student
+36%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.9%
State 27.9%
Federal 5.3%
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 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
- 1,506
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
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 (~324 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Martin T Krueger Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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