BARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Barker Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Michigan City Area Schools school district, located in Michigan City, IN with about 410 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Barker Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Barker Middle School, located in Michigan City, Indiana, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Michigan City Area Schools district. As a middle-level institution, the school is dedicated to supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their transition from elementary to high school. The facility functions as a community-centered environment that emphasizes standard curriculum areas such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, while often providing opportunities for extracurricular involvement to foster student engagement.

The school is deeply integrated into the Michigan City community, reflecting the district’s broader mission to provide equitable educational opportunities and prepare students for future success. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and character development, Barker Middle School aims to cultivate a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and build the foundational skills necessary for their high school years and beyond.

For more information, contact Barker Middle School at (219) 873-2057 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.