John J Young Middle School

709 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

John J. Young Middle School, located at 1801 N. Main St. in Mishawaka, Indiana, serves as a key educational institution within the School City of Mishawaka district. The school is dedicated to supporting the developmental needs of students in their transition from elementary to high school. By fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

The school is well-integrated into the local Mishawaka community, focusing on building strong relationships between faculty, students, and families. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards, John J. Young Middle School offers a variety of core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and engage in collaborative learning experiences. Through its mission to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic excellence for every student who walks through its doors.

709

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John J Young Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	441
Hispanic	75
Black	112
Asian	2
Two or More	79

White
441 (62.2%)
Black
112 (15.8%)
Two or More
79 (11.1%)
Hispanic
75 (10.6%)
Asian
2 (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:	School City of Mishawaka
Phone:	(574)254-3600
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	709
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 7 362

Grade 8 347