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Edison Middle School
Middle School · South Bend Community School Corp · South Bend, IN
A South Bend Community School Corp middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2701 Eisenhower Dr, South Bend, IN 46615
- Math 10% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 12% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edison Middle School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Edison Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,032/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Bend), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,983
Median home value
$127,800
Median rent
$971/mo
College educated
32.8%
Homeownership
61.7%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46615; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| John J Young Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 7–8 | 1.6 mi | 738 | Compare → |
| New Vision Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Traditional SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 526 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
South Bend Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #25 of 29
- District spending per student
- $17,751NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edison Middle School is listed in South Bend Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edison Middle School
Edison Middle School is a public middle school in South Bend, IN, part of South Bend Community School Corp, serving approximately 319 students in grades 6th-8th with a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,780 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edison Middle School
What grades does Edison Middle School serve?
Edison Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Edison Middle School?
Edison Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Middle School is 4.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edison Middle School rank in IN?
Edison Middle School ranks #1,780 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Edison Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Edison Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Edison Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edison Middle School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Edison Middle School a charter school?
No, Edison Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edison Middle School a Title I school?
No, Edison Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edison Middle School?
69.0% of students at Edison Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 319
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- St. Joseph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 73.7%
- Phone
- (574) 393-4400
- Area population (ZIP 46615)
- 14,411
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46615; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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