Enrollment
1,041
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Schmucker Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Schmucker Middle School
Schmucker Middle School is a large middle school in Mishawaka, Indiana, enrolling 1,041 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.4:1 is larger than about 92% of Indiana schools and 28% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,041 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 188 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #107.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 347 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Mishawaka's middle schools, it stands alongside John J Young Middle School (709 students): Schmucker Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.4:1 vs 13.4:1).
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp also operates Penn High School (3,687 students) and Discovery Middle School (941 students) alongside Schmucker 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 Schmucker Middle School compares
Schmucker 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,274
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp, which includes Schmucker Middle School.
$10,274
Per student
-15%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 64.9%
Federal 9.3%
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 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
- 3,687
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
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 (~1,041 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Schmucker Middle School a good school?
Schmucker Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 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.
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