The top reported proficiency rate is 85% in Math. The lowest is 82% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Northpoint Elementary School
Northpoint Elementary School is a kindergarten-through-fifth-grade regular public school in the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, serving a part of the suburban community of Granger, Indiana. It draws from a primarily residential area in St. Joseph County that is part of the South Bend–Mishawaka metropolitan region. The school enrolls a moderate number of students for its grade band, with class sizes that appear balanced across the elementary years.
Academically, Northpoint posts results that are strong across the board. On the state’s ILEARN assessments, the share of students scoring at the proficient level or above is elevated in math, English language arts, and science. A similar pattern holds for the fifth-grade social studies test. When compared against other districts within St. Joseph County, the school’s overall proficiency index lands in the top quartile, placing it among the higher-performing elementary options in the area. Participation rates on the tests are very high, so the results reflect nearly the full student body.
The student body is diverse in its makeup. The largest group is white students, followed by a substantial Asian student population, with smaller shares of students who are two or more races, Hispanic, and Black. The share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch is low, which generally tracks with the community’s overall economic context. Data on students receiving special education services or who are English learners was not available in the records reviewed.
Granger, where the school is located, is a census-designated place with a strongly suburban residential character. It has no traditional downtown core; schools, including Northpoint, sit on separate campuses. The built environment is automobile-oriented, with single-family homes on larger lots and commercial activity concentrated along major roads like Indiana State Road 23. Walking as a means of getting around is limited. Civic anchors include a branch of the Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library, which serves as a community gathering space. The housing market is tight, with very low vacancy rates, and home values and rents are high relative to the broader state and national benchmarks. The area experienced steady growth through the early 2000s and has since plateaued, suggesting a mature suburban setting with limited new development.
For families considering Northpoint, the academic picture is strong and consistent across subjects, which is a clear draw. The school operates within Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, and no recent district-level changes such as referendums, curriculum shifts, or property tax adjustments were found in publicly reported sources, so the district appears to be in a period of stability. Because Northpoint serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to examine, and the school does not offer the course pathways or advanced programs that would be relevant at a secondary level.
Parents and residents looking at this school will find a high-performing elementary option in an affluent suburban setting where housing is expensive and supply is constrained. The student body is relatively diverse, particularly in its Asian enrollment, and economic need is low. The school’s academic results place it well above the midpoint among peer districts in the county, making it a strong choice for families who can manage the area’s housing costs and whose priorities include solid foundational academics in a car-dependent, residential community.
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