For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 707 students in Michigan City, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Michigan City, IN are Barker Middle School and Martin T Krueger Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Michigan City, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Michigan City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Michigan City, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barker Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
319 E Barker Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2057
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2057
Grades: 7-8
| 378 students
Rank: #22.
Martin T Krueger Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Springland Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2061
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2061
Grades: 7-8
| 329 students
Rank: n/an/a
A K Smith Area Career Center
Vocational School
817 Lafayette St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2120
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2120
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Michigan City, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1201 East Michigan Blvd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2149
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2149
Grades: PK
| n/a students
317 Detroit St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2035
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2035
Grades: 6-8
| 496 students
Lakeside Correctional Facility High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
201 Woodlawn Ave
Michigan City, IN 46361
(219) 872-8239
Michigan City, IN 46361
(219) 872-8239
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
811 Royal Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2146
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2146
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Michigan City, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Michigan City, IN include Barker Middle School and Martin T Krueger Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Michigan City?
3 public middle schools are located in Michigan City.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan City?
Michigan City public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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