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Bittersweet Elementary School

55860 Bittersweet
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bittersweet Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 5% in IN
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Bittersweet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Bittersweet Elementary School's student population of 520 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
520 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Bittersweet Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bittersweet Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#74 out of 1763 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bittersweet Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bittersweet Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bittersweet Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bittersweet Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bittersweet Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bittersweet Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bittersweet Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bittersweet Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
83%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bittersweet Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bittersweet Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bittersweet Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of Bittersweet Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bittersweet Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bittersweet Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bittersweet Elementary School's ranking?
Bittersweet Elementary School is ranked #74 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Bittersweet Elementary School often compared to?
Bittersweet Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elsie Rogers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Bittersweet Elementary School?
520 students attend Bittersweet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Bittersweet Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bittersweet Elementary School?
Bittersweet Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bittersweet Elementary School offer ?
Bittersweet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bittersweet Elementary School part of?
Bittersweet Elementary School is part of Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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