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John J Young Middle School

1801 N Main St
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 735 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 735 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
John J Young Middle School's student population of 735 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
735 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 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
John J Young Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John J Young Middle School is 0.59, which is more 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)
#1464 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of John J Young Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John J Young Middle 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.
26%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John J Young Middle 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of John J Young Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in John J Young Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in John J Young Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in John J Young Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
61%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in John J Young Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in John J Young Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of John J Young Middle 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
67%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in John J Young Middle 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
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John J Young Middle 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 John J Young Middle School's ranking?
John J Young Middle School is ranked #1464 out of 1,763 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 38% IN state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend John J Young Middle School?
735 students attend John J Young Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of John J Young Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John J Young Middle School?
John J Young Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 735 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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