Very Good
#371 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 20% in state
Lasalle Academy
Middle School · South Bend Community School Corp · South Bend, IN
A South Bend Community School Corp middle school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2701 W Elwood, South Bend, IN 46628
- Math 59% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lasalle Academy score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 29 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (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 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Lasalle Academy 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$56,889
Median home value
$164,500
Median rent
$1,068/mo
College educated
26.1%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
21.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46628; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson Fine Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 519 | Compare → |
| Navarre Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| South Bend Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| Juvenile Justice CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 16 | 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.
South Bend Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Lasalle Academy is listed in South Bend Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lasalle Academy
Lasalle Academy is a public middle school in South Bend, IN, part of South Bend Community School Corp, serving approximately 457 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #371 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lasalle Academy
What grades does Lasalle Academy serve?
Lasalle Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lasalle Academy?
Lasalle Academy has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lasalle Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lasalle Academy is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lasalle Academy rank in IN?
Lasalle Academy ranks #371 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Lasalle Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Lasalle Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Lasalle Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lasalle Academy has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lasalle Academy a charter school?
No, Lasalle Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lasalle Academy a Title I school?
No, Lasalle Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lasalle Academy?
57.1% of students at Lasalle Academy 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
- 457
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- St. Joseph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (574) 393-4700
- Area population (ZIP 46628)
- 27,929
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 46628; 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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