South Bend Community School Corp School District
School District · South Bend, Indiana
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
31
16 elem, 6 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,751
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
31
16 elem, 6 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,751
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Evaluating South Bend Community School Corp?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge South Bend Community School Corp as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Swanson Traditional School
South Bend · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Adams High School
South Bend · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lasalle Academy
South Bend · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#272 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.8
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,751
+$5,389 vs Indiana median
District size
14,486 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
South Bend Community School Corp ranks #272 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. South Bend Community School Corp's schools with real test data average 4.5/10 across 28 schools. Its top-rated schools are Swanson Traditional School (9.7/10), Adams High School (8.0/10), and Lasalle Academy (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.7/10 despite 50% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 4.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among South Bend Community School Corp schools.
Top-Rated Schools in South Bend Community School Corp
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (28 of 31). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swanson Traditional School | 9.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Adams High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Lasalle Academy | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Madison S.t.e.a.m. Academy | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Kennedy Academy | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Riley High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Marquette Montessori Academy | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Clay High School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Rise Up Academy at Eggleston | 5.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Jefferson Traditional School | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 31 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About South Bend Community School Corp
South Bend Community School Corp is a South Bend, Indiana school district serving 31 schools. The district educates 14,486 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. The district invests $17,751 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.5/10, South Bend Community School Corp demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Swanson Traditional School, which has a composite score of 9.7/10.
In standardized testing, South Bend Community School Corp students show an average math proficiency of 34.4% and ELA proficiency of 40.7%.
The district includes 16 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in South Bend Community School Corp, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in South Bend Community School Corp with test data.
Schools in South Bend Community School Corp
31 schools Elementary Schools 16
Middle Schools 6
High Schools 5
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- South Bend
- Total Enrollment
- 14,486
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,455
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Bend Community School Corp?
South Bend Community School Corp has 31 schools in total — 16 elementary, 6 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for South Bend Community School Corp?
The average composite rating for South Bend Community School Corp is 4.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in South Bend Community School Corp?
South Bend Community School Corp spends $17,751 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in South Bend Community School Corp?
The average student-teacher ratio in South Bend Community School Corp is 10:1.
What is the top-rated school in South Bend Community School Corp?
Swanson Traditional School is the highest-rated school in South Bend Community School Corp with a composite score of 9.7/10.
What are the test scores in South Bend Community School Corp?
Across schools in South Bend Community School Corp with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does South Bend Community School Corp compare to other districts in Indiana?
South Bend Community School Corp has an average school rating of 4.5/10 across 31 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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