John J Young Middle School vs Walt Disney Elementary 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.
John J Young Middle School
Mishawaka · Public middle · Grades 7–8
709 students
Walt Disney Elementary School
Mishawaka · Public elementary · Grades K–5
512 students
| Measure | John J Young Middle School Mishawaka, Indiana | Walt Disney Elementary School Mishawaka, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #219 of 335 | #511 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #8849 of 15,369 | #22810 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 709 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 709 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.2% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 56% |
| city | Mishawaka | Mishawaka |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walt Disney Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.4 vs 44.4).
- •Walt Disney Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 25%).
- •Walt Disney Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •John J Young Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.2% vs 61.3%).
- •John J Young Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.0).
- •John J Young Middle School is the larger school with 709 students compared with 512.
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 Walt Disney Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Walt Disney Elementary School ranks higher (53.4 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 John J Young Middle School and Walt Disney Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Mishawaka and Mishawaka in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John J Young Middle School: 709. Walt Disney Elementary School: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John J Young Middle School and Walt Disney Elementary School rank in Indiana?
John J Young Middle School is 219th of 335 and Walt Disney Elementary School is 511th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).