Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp

Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp serves 11,329 students across 15 schools in the suburban St. Joseph County area of Indiana. The district experienced a 1.6% enrollment decrease from the prior year, representing slight contraction. With 586 teachers, the district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19.3:1.

Academic performance measures show results significantly above state averages. Math proficiency reaches 62.1% compared to the state average of 41.6%, while reading proficiency stands at 59.3% against a state average of 38.8%. The graduation rate of 90.3% indicates strong completion rates. Chronic absenteeism is present at 8.4%.

The student population includes 33.2% economically disadvantaged students, 12.9% with disabilities, and 3.5% English learners. Racial composition consists of 69.2% White, 8.4% Black, 9.0% Hispanic, and 5.8% Asian students. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school, reflecting a structure typical of suburban districts.

Penn-Harris-Madison demonstrates academic achievement markers notably higher than state benchmarks across both primary assessment areas, while managing a diverse student population with varying support needs. The modest enrollment decline and absenteeism rate represent operational factors typical for many Indiana suburban districts of this scale.