John J Young Middle School vs Nuner Fine Arts Academy
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.
John J Young Middle School
Mishawaka · Public middle · Grades 7–8
709 students
Nuner Fine Arts Academy
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students
| Measure | John J Young Middle School Mishawaka, Indiana | Nuner Fine Arts Academy South Bend, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #219 of 335 | #969 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #8849 of 15,369 | #41465 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 709 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 709 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.2% | 62.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 23% |
| city | Mishawaka | South Bend |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John J Young Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 25.4).
- •John J Young Middle School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 23%).
- •John J Young Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 20%).
- •John J Young Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.2% vs 62.6%).
- •John J Young Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.4).
- •John J Young Middle School is the larger school with 709 students compared with 489.
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 John J Young Middle School better than Nuner Fine Arts Academy?
On the Success Index (US), John J Young Middle School ranks higher (44.4 vs 25.4 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 John J Young Middle School and Nuner Fine Arts Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Mishawaka and South Bend in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John J Young Middle School: 709. Nuner Fine Arts Academy: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John J Young Middle School and Nuner Fine Arts Academy rank in Indiana?
John J Young Middle School is 219th of 335 and Nuner Fine Arts Academy is 969th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).