Barker Middle School

Michigan City Area Schools
319 E Barker Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
390 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Barker Middle School, located in Michigan City, Indiana, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Michigan City Area Schools district. As a middle-level institution, the school is dedicated to supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their transition from elementary to high school. The facility functions as a community-centered environment that emphasizes standard curriculum areas such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, while often providing opportunities for extracurricular involvement to foster student engagement.

The school is deeply integrated into the Michigan City community, reflecting the district’s broader mission to provide equitable educational opportunities and prepare students for future success. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and character development, Barker Middle School aims to cultivate a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and build the foundational skills necessary for their high school years and beyond.
390
Total Students
33.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    158 (40.5%)
  • Black
    132 (33.8%)
  • Hispanic
    55 (14.1%)
  • Two or More
    40 (10.3%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Michigan City Area Schools
Phone: (219)873-2057
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 254
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 9
Grade 7 203
Grade 8 178
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Martin T Krueger Middle School
Michigan City Area Schools
324 Students
2001 Springland Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360 (2.6 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th