Michigan City Area Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,010 students in Michigan City Area Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Michigan City Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Michigan City Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 396 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.56
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,674 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
31,220 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
575 Students
151,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
15%
# Black Students
1,820 Students
138,554 Students
% Black Students
36%
13%
# White Students
2,032 Students
653,771 Students
% White Students
41%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,066 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
544 Students
56,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
49
23,614
# Students in K Grade:
350
73,217
# Students in 1st Grade:
421
74,309
# Students in 2nd Grade:
418
76,724
# Students in 3rd Grade:
375
75,174
# Students in 4th Grade:
403
76,353
# Students in 5th Grade:
403
75,000
# Students in 6th Grade:
363
76,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
356
76,939
# Students in 8th Grade:
343
78,468
# Students in 9th Grade:
410
81,105
# Students in 10th Grade:
401
82,944
# Students in 11th Grade:
398
81,488
# Students in 12th Grade:
311
80,395
# Ungraded Students:
9
2,410
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,105 is higher than the state median of $13,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,024 is higher than the state median of $12,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Michigan City Area Schools School District?
Michigan City Area Schools School District manages 14 public schools serving 5,010 students.
What is the rank of Michigan City Area Schools School District?
Michigan City Area Schools School District is ranked #288 out of 396 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan City Area Schools School District?
41% of Michigan City Area Schools School District students are White, 36% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Michigan City Area Schools School District?
Michigan City Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Michigan City Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,024 is higher than the state median of $12,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 13 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 5,010 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Graduation Rate
: 80% (Btm 50% in IN)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
