- Enrollment
- 3,687
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mishawaka, IN
Schmucker Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Schmucker Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180876001452
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schmucker Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Mishawaka · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Schmucker Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schmucker Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Mishawaka, IN.
School address
District: Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180876001452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Schmucker Middle School held near 995 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 180876001452 · Mishawaka, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,041 enr · 20.4:1 · 32.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Penn High School (3,687 students)
Schmucker Middle School held near 995 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Schmucker Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Penn High Scho
Penn High School
3,687 students
- This school 1,041
Schmucker Middle School
1,041 students
- Discovery Midd 941
Discovery Middle School
941 students
- Horizon Elemen 679
Horizon Elementary School
679 students
- Virgil I Griss 662
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
662 students
- Northpoint Ele 577
Northpoint Elementary School
577 students
What this shows Schmucker Middle School reports 1,041 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schmucker Middle School compares
Schmucker 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 35% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,041 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,041
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 92% in Indiana - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,141
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Schmucker Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp reports $11,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Schmucker Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Virgil I Grissom Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northpoint Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schmucker Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~1,041 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Schmucker Middle School
How many students attend Schmucker Middle School?
Schmucker Middle School has 1,041 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mishawaka, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,004 (2022-23) → 995 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schmucker Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schmucker Middle School is 20.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Schmucker Middle School?
32.4% of students at Schmucker Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schmucker Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Schmucker Middle School is White at 67.4% of enrollment, in Mishawaka, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schmucker Middle School?
Schmucker Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Schmucker Middle School rank among middle schools in Mishawaka?
By Resource Investment Index, Schmucker Middle School ranks #2 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 Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp?
Besides Schmucker Middle School, Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp also operates Penn High School (3,687 students), Discovery Middle School (941 students), and Horizon Elementary School (679 students). See the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp district page for the complete list.