Battell Elementary School vs John J Young Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Battell Elementary School
Mishawaka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
291 students
John J Young Middle School
Mishawaka · Public middle · Grades 7–8
709 students
| Measure | Battell Elementary School Mishawaka, Indiana | John J Young Middle School Mishawaka, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #638 of 1,053 | #219 of 335 |
| National rank | #26407 of 50,301 | #8849 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 291 | 709 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 709 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.3% | 29.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 25% |
| city | Mishawaka | Mishawaka |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Battell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 44.4).
- •Battell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 25%).
- •John J Young Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •John J Young Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.2% vs 43.3%).
- •Battell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.2).
- •John J Young Middle School is the larger school with 709 students compared with 291.
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 Battell Elementary School better than John J Young Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Battell Elementary School ranks higher (48.1 vs 44.4 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 Battell Elementary School and John J Young Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mishawaka and Mishawaka in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Battell Elementary School: 291. John J Young Middle School: 709. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Battell Elementary School and John J Young Middle School rank in Indiana?
Battell Elementary School is 638th of 1,053 and John J Young Middle School is 219th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).