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School City of Mishawaka

Indiana · Public School District
10
Schools
5,128
Students
$12,504
Per-Pupil Spend
-13% nat'l
71.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+19pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

School City of Mishawaka is a public school district in Indiana serving 5,128 students across 10 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,504 is below the national average for a US public school district. 71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (10)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
John J Young Middle School07–08735
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Mishawaka High School09–121,488
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Oaklawn Campus ProgramKG–1258
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,504-13% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
66%
18%
State
65.7%
Local (property tax)
18.4%
Federal
15.9%

State funding accounts for 66% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
5,128
Students
71%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateIndiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
71% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in School City of Mishawaka?
School City of Mishawaka has 10 public schools, serving a total of 5,128 students.
What is the graduation rate for School City of Mishawaka?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does School City of Mishawaka spend per student?
School City of Mishawaka spends $12,504 per pupil — 13% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in School City of Mishawaka?
71% of students in School City of Mishawaka qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in School City of Mishawaka?
No, School City of Mishawaka does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does School City of Mishawaka serve?
School City of Mishawaka serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for School City of Mishawaka?
The median opportunity score across schools in School City of Mishawaka is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.