Serving 791 students in grades 7-8, John J Young Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 791 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
John J Young Middle School's student population of 791 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
791 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John J Young Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John J Young Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1414 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
15%
13%
White
66%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John J Young Middle School's ranking?
John J Young Middle School is ranked #1414 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are John J Young Middle School often compared to?
John J Young Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Schmucker Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend John J Young Middle School?
791 students attend John J Young Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of John J Young Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John J Young Middle School?
John J Young Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does John J Young Middle School offer ?
John J Young Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is John J Young Middle School part of?
John J Young Middle School is part of School City Of Mishawaka School District.
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