Bittersweet Elementary School vs Schmucker Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 513 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bittersweet Elementary School
Mishawaka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
Schmucker Middle School
Mishawaka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,041 students
| Measure | Bittersweet Elementary School Mishawaka, Indiana | Schmucker Middle School Mishawaka, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #148 of 1,053 | #89 of 335 |
| National rank | #10359 of 50,301 | #5076 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 494 | 1,041 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 1,041 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 51% |
| city | Mishawaka | Mishawaka |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bittersweet Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 61.9).
- •Bittersweet Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 51%).
- •Bittersweet Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Bittersweet Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 40.1%).
- •Schmucker Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 21.5).
- •Schmucker Middle School is the larger school with 1,041 students compared with 494.
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 Bittersweet Elementary School better than Schmucker Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bittersweet Elementary School ranks higher (71.3 vs 61.9 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 Bittersweet Elementary School and Schmucker Middle School?
About 513 m in a straight line, between Mishawaka and Mishawaka in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bittersweet Elementary School: 494. Schmucker Middle School: 1,041. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bittersweet Elementary School and Schmucker Middle School rank in Indiana?
Bittersweet Elementary School is 148th of 1,053 and Schmucker Middle School is 89th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).