Twin Branch Elementary School

Summary:

Twin Branch Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mishawaka, Indiana, serving 291 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the School City of Mishawaka district, which is ranked 257 out of 381 districts in the state.

Twin Branch Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, with 50.92% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 60.74% proficient in Math, compared to just 29.71% and 28.33% for the district, respectively. The school also has a diverse student population, with 78.01% White, 7.22% African American, 7.56% Hispanic, and 6.53% two or more races. This diversity is higher than nearby schools like Battell Elementary (62.76% White) and Beiger Elementary (70.51% White). Additionally, Twin Branch has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 27.9% in 2020-2021 to 17.1% in 2022-2023, which is still higher than the state average but lower than some nearby schools.

Twin Branch Elementary has also seen an increase in spending per student, from $7,818 in 2018-2019 to $9,659 in 2021-2022, which is higher than nearby schools like Elm Road Elementary ($8,776) and Beiger Elementary ($9,171). The school's consistent academic performance, diverse student population, and increased funding suggest it is a strong option for families in the Mishawaka area.


Detail:

Public K-6

 3810 Lincoln Way E
       Mishawaka, IN  46544


(574) 254-3500

District: School City of Mishawaka

SchoolDigger Rank:
184th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,659 Help


Students who attend Twin Branch Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    John J Young Middle School
High:    Mishawaka High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  296

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.7%
Hispanic:
8.4%
Two or more races:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Twin Branch Elementary School ranks better than 81.8% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks first among 7 ranked elementary schools in the School City of Mishawaka District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.79. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Twin Branch Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the School City of Mishawaka District. Racial makeup is: White (78.7%), Hispanic (8.4%), two or more races (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Twin Branch Elementary School is 15.1, which is the 2nd best among 7 elementary schools in the School City of Mishawaka District. (See more...)
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Compare Twin Branch Elementary School employs 19.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Twin Branch Elementary School is $9,659, which is the 3rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the School City of Mishawaka District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Twin Branch Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

School City of Mishawaka:

SchoolDigger ranks School City of Mishawaka 257th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Twin Branch Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.17 195th 326 40.2%
2005 60.86 397th 959 58.6%
2006 71.39 238th 961 75.2%
2007 78.83 152nd 985 84.6%
2008 74.38 201st 996 79.8%
2009 83.74 96th 1003 90.4%
2010 84.28 83rd 1009 91.8%
2011 86.05 58th 1025 94.3%
2012 81.33 124th 1015 87.8%
2013 80.63 124th 1035 88.0%
2014 73.72 224th 1036 78.4%
2015 65.65 368th 1040 64.6%
2016 61.22 457th 1046 56.3%
2017 71.57 281st 1033 72.8%
2018 57.67 482nd 1027 53.1%
2019 52.56 538th 1031 47.8%
2021 61.75 389th 1016 61.7%
2022 59.36 427th 1020 58.1%
2023 70.08 301st 1016 70.4%
2024 79.79 184th 1010 81.8%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Twin Branch Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 287 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1989 310 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1990 299 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1991 294 1 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1992 338 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1993 338 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1994 333 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1995 334 3 1 8 0 n/a n/a 1 347
1996 334 3 1 8 0 n/a n/a 1 347
1997 326 3 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1998 319 3 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1999 331 3 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2000 272 1 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2001 291 3 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2002 265 5 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 279
2003 265 5 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 279
2004 242 4 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2005 263 4 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2006 277 4 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 287
2007 288 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 11 304
2008 311 2 0 6 0 n/a n/a 14 333
2009 333 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 15 354
2010 339 3 1 2 1 n/a n/a 13 359
2011 337 9 2 7 1 0 21 0 377
2012 322 12 1 10 1 1 9 0 356
2013 305 11 1 13 3 1 17 0 351
2014 317 20 1 21 1 0 19 0 379
2015 290 14 0 26 0 0 18 0 348
2016 275 16 0 30 0 0 19 0 340
2017 248 18 0 44 0 0 27 0 337
2018 261 16 1 38 0 0 40 0 356
2019 266 12 1 38 0 0 41 0 358
2020 246 13 1 45 0 0 33 0 338
2021 232 12 1 35 0 0 30 0 310
2022 235 11 1 30 0 0 23 0 300
2023 227 21 0 22 1 1 19 0 291
2024 233 13 0 25 1 1 23 0 296

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Twin Branch Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 289 16.8 17.2 7.6
1989 314 16.8 18.6 7.3
1990 305 16.3 18.7 9.8
1991 302 16.0 18.8 14.6
1992 344 14.5 23.7 19.8
1993 344 19.9 17.3 18.3
1994 339 18.5 18.3 18.9
1995 347 20.0 17.4 17.6
1996 347 20.0 17.4 17.6
1997 341 19.6 17.4 19.9
1998 332 19.9 16.7 5.4
1999 345 21.8 15.8 27.8
2000 288 19.7 14.6 20.5
2001 304 18.7 16.3 23
2002 279 17.6 15.9 28.3
2003 279 17.6 15.9 28.3
2004 255 17.3 14.7 98.8
2005 274 16.1 17.0 37.6
2006 287 17.2 16.7 26.8
2007 304 n/a n/a 31.1
2008 333 18.0 18.5 34.2
2009 354 20.1 17.6 37.5
2010 359 19.3 18.5 43.9
2011 377 18.6 20.2 45.6
2012 356 24.0 14.8 44.7
2013 351 24.0 14.6 46.4
2014 379 20.0 18.9 51.7
2015 348 21.0 16.5 53.7
2016 340 21.0 16.1 55.6
2017 337 20.0 16.8 55.8
2018 356 21.3 16.6 55.3
2019 358 21.0 17.0 54.5
2020 338 20.0 16.9 52.4
2021 310 27.0 11.4 50
2022 300 18.6 16.0 38.3
2023 291 19.6 14.7 64.6
2024 296 19.5 15.1 59.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Twin Branch Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 289 16.8 17.2 7.6
1989 314 16.8 18.6 7.3
1990 305 16.3 18.7 9.8
1991 302 16.0 18.8 14.6
1992 344 14.5 23.7 19.8
1993 344 19.9 17.3 18.3
1994 339 18.5 18.3 18.9
1995 347 20.0 17.4 17.6
1996 347 20.0 17.4 17.6
1997 341 19.6 17.4 19.9
1998 332 19.9 16.7 5.4
1999 345 21.8 15.8 27.8
2000 288 19.7 14.6 20.5
2001 304 18.7 16.3 23
2002 279 17.6 15.9 28.3
2003 279 17.6 15.9 28.3
2004 255 17.3 14.7 98.8
2005 274 16.1 17.0 37.6
2006 287 17.2 16.7 26.8
2007 304 n/a n/a 31.1
2008 333 18.0 18.5 34.2
2009 354 20.1 17.6 37.5
2010 359 19.3 18.5 43.9
2011 377 18.6 20.2 45.6
2012 356 24.0 14.8 44.7
2013 351 24.0 14.6 46.4
2014 379 20.0 18.9 51.7
2015 348 21.0 16.5 53.7
2016 340 21.0 16.1 55.6
2017 337 20.0 16.8 55.8
2018 356 21.3 16.6 55.3
2019 358 21.0 17.0 54.5
2020 338 20.0 16.9 52.4
2021 310 27.0 11.4 50
2022 300 18.6 16.0 38.3
2023 291 19.6 14.7 64.6
2024 296 19.5 15.1 59.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Twin Branch Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $211 (2.7%) $7,607 (97.3%) $7,818
2020 $305 (3.8%) $7,695 (96.2%) $7,999
2021 $516 (6.1%) $8,000 (93.9%) $8,516
2022 $1,358 (14.1%) $8,301 (85.9%) $9,659

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Twin Branch Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 538th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 301st of 1016 Elementary schools
 22.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Twin Branch Elementary School)4951.1
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (School City of Mishawaka)33.826.9
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Twin Branch Elementary School)61.264.4
 3.2%
   3rd Grade Math (School City of Mishawaka)46.936.8
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Twin Branch Elementary School)37.848.8
 11%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (School City of Mishawaka)2627.9
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Twin Branch Elementary School)44.462.8
 18.4%
   4th Grade Math (School City of Mishawaka)33.637.2
 3.6%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Twin Branch Elementary School)44.444.2
 0.2%
   4th Grade Science (School City of Mishawaka)30.226.8
 3.4%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Twin Branch Elementary School)52.643.2
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (School City of Mishawaka)35.629.2
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Twin Branch Elementary School)42.136.4
 5.7%
   5th Grade Math (School City of Mishawaka)34.629.7
 4.9%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Twin Branch Elementary School)56.140.9
 15.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (School City of Mishawaka)37.224.7
 12.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Twin Branch Elementary School)46.350
 3.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (School City of Mishawaka)35.429.3
 6.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Twin Branch Elementary School)3743.8
 6.8%
   6th Grade Math (School City of Mishawaka)31.628.7
 2.9%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Twin Branch Elementary School)46.346.9
 0.6%
   6th Grade Science (School City of Mishawaka)31.126
 5.1%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students358291
 18.7%
African American1221
 75%
American Indian01
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic3822
 42.1%
Pacific Islander01
White266227
 14.7%
Two or More Races4119
 53.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.5%64.6%
 10.1%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 296 students attended Twin Branch Elementary School.

Twin Branch Elementary School ranks 184th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Twin Branch Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : John J Young Middle School
High : Mishawaka High School

Students at Twin Branch Elementary School are 79% White, 8% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American.


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