Barker Middle School vs Joy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barker Middle School
Michigan City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
390 students
Joy Elementary School
Michigan City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
416 students
| Measure | Barker Middle School Michigan City, Indiana | Joy Elementary School Michigan City, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #241 of 335 | #600 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #9435 of 15,369 | #25441 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 390 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.2% | 68.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 55% |
| city | Michigan City | Michigan City |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joy Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 41.7).
- •Joy Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 35%).
- •Joy Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 41%).
- •Joy Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.5% vs 69.2%).
- •Barker Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.3).
- •Joy Elementary School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 390.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barker Middle School better than Joy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Joy Elementary School ranks higher (49.6 vs 41.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barker Middle School and Joy Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Michigan City and Michigan City in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barker Middle School: 390. Joy Elementary School: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barker Middle School and Joy Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Barker Middle School is 241st of 335 and Joy Elementary School is 600th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).