School district or education agency · NCES 1806570

Michigan City Area Schools

Michigan City, IN

District overview See comparisons

Students5,022

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools14

operational schools · 2023–24

Students5,022

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$16,106

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictINUnited States

Academic standing2025

34th percentile47th percentile45th percentile

This district is 13 percentile points lower than the state figure and 11 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

38.8%23.7%27.8%

This district is 15.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 11.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$18,000$16,354$19,509

This district is $1,646 per student higher than the state figure and $1,509 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$16,106$12,967$15,859

This district is $3,139 per student higher than the state figure and $247 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$1,469$2,489$1,964

This district is $1,020 per student lower than the state figure and $495 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$156$288$336

This district is $132 per student lower than the state figure and $180 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$1,508$1,192$1,793

This district is $316 per student higher than the state figure and $285 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$7,582$6,838$8,742

This district is $744 per student higher than the state figure and $1,160 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$4,231$3,425$3,769

This district is $806 per student higher than the state figure and $462 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$12,006$12,376$11,715

This district is $370 per student lower than the state figure and $291 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$2,213$1,451$869

This district is $762 per student higher than the state figure and $1,344 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

14:115:115:1

This district is 1.0 students per teacher lower than the state figure and 1.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

251:1497:1376:1

This district is 246 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 125 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

142.7132.4138.9

This district is 10.3 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 3.8 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

6.07.218.5

This district is 1.2 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 12.5 aides per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

0.00.60.9

This district is 0.6 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.9 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

98.5%98.3%99.0%

This district is 0.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

1.2%2.3%2.9%

This district is 1.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

3.0%10.5%12.0%

This district is 7.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 9.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

19.7%15.6%14.0%

This district is 4.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 5.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

1.1%3.2%3.9%

This district is 2.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

72.0%96.8%95.8%

This district is 24.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 23.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

-5.5%-0.1%+0.5%

This district is 5.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

76.2%44.3%50.6%

This district is 31.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 25.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

15.7%5.7%4.5%

This district is 10.0 percentage points higher than the state figure and 11.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

24.3%12.3%9.0%

This district is 12.0 percentage points higher than the state figure and 15.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

12.2%6.3%6.7%

This district is 5.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 5.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.0%8.2%5.1%

This district is 8.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 5.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

27.2%14.3%14.4%

This district is 12.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 12.8 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K61 students

1.2%

Kindergarten–grade 52,370 students

47.2%

Grades 6–81,062 students

21.1%

Grades 9–121,520 students

30.3%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten61

Kindergarten350

Grade 1421

Grade 2418

Grade 3375

Grade 4403

Grade 5403

Grade 6363

Grade 7356

Grade 8343

Grade 9410

Grade 10401

Grade 11398

Grade 12311

Students by race and ethnicity

White2,037 (40.6%)

Black or African American1,822 (36.3%)

Hispanic/Latino578 (11.5%)

Two or more races546 (10.9%)

Asian28 (0.6%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander7 (0.1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native4 (0.1%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

61Students enrolled in pre-K

5Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

12.2:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District1.2%

IN2.3%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

716.8All district staff, full-time equivalent

368Teachers, full-time equivalent

20School counselors, full-time equivalent

30Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

18School administrators, full-time equivalent

32.3Student support staff, full-time equivalent

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Pre-K teachers5 FTE

Kindergarten teachers24 FTE

Elementary teachers166 FTE

Secondary teachers173 FTE

Elementary school counselors6 FTE

Secondary school counselors14 FTE

Instructional coordinators26 FTE

District administrators6 FTE

District administrative support12.9 FTE

School administrative support22.5 FTE

Library and media support0.9 FTE

Other support staff180.2 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

270Total completers

266Regular diplomas

4Other state-recognized credentials

Regular diplomas among completers

District98.5%

IN98.3%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

IN2.9%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Teachers and staff

Teacher workforce

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Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

3.0%Students learning English160 students · 11 of 11 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District3.0%

IN10.5%

U.S.12.0%

19.7%Students receiving IDEA special-education services1,060 students · 11 of 11 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District19.7%

IN15.6%

U.S.14.0%

1.1%Students with Section 504 plans49 students · 8 of 11 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.1%

IN3.2%

U.S.3.9%

0.5%English learners also receiving IDEA services27 students · 11 of 11 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.5%

IN1.1%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

72.0%Teachers reported as certified

27Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District72.0%

IN96.8%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

7,209children ages 5 to 17

1,962estimated to live in families below the poverty line

27.2%about 1 in 4 school-age children

District27.2%

IN14.3%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in IN receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

School City of MishawakaMishawaka, IN5,034 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Muncie Community SchoolsMuncie, IN5,165 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Indiana Connections AcademyIndianapolis, IN5,475 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →Clarksville Community School CorpClarksville, IN4,824 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Kokomo School CorporationKokomo, IN5,393 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

White students1,784 assessments

46 out of 100

Students not economically disadvantaged1,080 assessments

44 out of 100

Hispanic students550 assessments

36 out of 100

Mal2,150 assessments

36 out of 100

Fem2,206 assessments

34 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students3,276 assessments

32 out of 100

Black students1,488 assessments

23 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

2High schools

2Middle schools

8Elementary schools

1Prekindergarten schools

9City setting

4Rural setting

2Magnet schools

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

10%Federal

57.2%State

32.8%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$16,106Total current spending per student

$8,674Instruction per student

$6,784Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$9.4MFederal revenue10% of total revenue

$53.4MState revenue57.2% of total revenue

$30.7MLocal revenue32.8% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$8,674Instructionper student

$6,784Student and instructional supportper student

$1,508Special educationper student

$1,988Building operations and maintenanceper student

$864Student transportationper student

$649Food servicesper student

$582Technologyper student

People costs

$39.4MSalaries$7,582 per student

$22MEmployee benefits$4,231 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$812KEquipmentFY 2023

$7.6MCapital outlay$1,469 per student

$5.2MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$62.3MDebt outstanding at year end$12,006 per student

$17.6MNew debt issuedFY 2023

$11.5MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$938KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$1.4MTitle I$277 per student

$364KCareer and technical education$70 per student

$4.9MChild nutrition$943 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$16,466

FY 2023$16,106

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$1,811

FY 2023$1,469

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$9,304

FY 2023$12,006

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–210%

0 of 5,285 students

2021–2235.3%

1,864 of 5,281 students

2022–2338.8%

1,997 of 5,145 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

2Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE11 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE11 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs11 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

849Out-of-school suspensions11 reporting schoolsSee schools →318In-school suspensions11 reporting schoolsSee schools →8Law-enforcement referrals11 reporting schoolsSee schools →2School-related arrests11 reporting schoolsSee schools →3Physical restraint1 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi11 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber11 reporting schools

11Student devices reported11 reporting schools

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?38.8% chronically absent2022–23 · 5,145 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?7 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$16,106current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?251:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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