Edison Middle School vs John J Young Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Middle School
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades K–8
551 students
John J Young Middle School
Mishawaka · Public middle · Grades 7–8
709 students
| Measure | Edison Middle School South Bend, Indiana | John J Young Middle School Mishawaka, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #958 of 1,053 | #219 of 335 |
| National rank | #40836 of 50,301 | #8849 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 551 | 709 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 709 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 29.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 25% |
| city | South Bend | Mishawaka |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John J Young Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 26.3).
- •John J Young Middle School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 11%).
- •John J Young Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 17%).
- •John J Young Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.2% vs 67%).
- •Edison Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.2).
- •John J Young Middle School is the larger school with 709 students compared with 551.
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 Edison Middle School better than John J Young Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John J Young Middle School ranks higher (44.4 vs 26.3 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 Edison Middle School and John J Young Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between South Bend and Mishawaka in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Middle School: 551. John J Young Middle School: 709. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Middle School and John J Young Middle School rank in Indiana?
Edison Middle School is 958th of 1,053 and John J Young Middle School is 219th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).