Below Average
#1525 of 1,823 schools in IN
South Bend Virtual School
School · South Bend Community School Corp · South Bend, IN
A South Bend Community School Corp school where students score 45 points below what's typical for similar communities.
740 North Eddy St, South Bend, IN 46617
- Math 3% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 11% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 49.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Bend Virtual School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 7% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where South Bend Virtual 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 88Very 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
$73,700
Median home value
$231,400
Median rent
$1,422/mo
College educated
60%
Homeownership
58.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46617; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juvenile Justice CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Studebaker CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| New Vision Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Oaklawn Campus ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 44 | 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
- #13 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
South Bend Virtual School is listed in South Bend Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Bend Virtual School
South Bend Virtual School is a public school in South Bend, IN, part of South Bend Community School Corp, serving approximately 293 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,525 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Bend Virtual School
What grades does South Bend Virtual School serve?
South Bend Virtual School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend South Bend Virtual School?
South Bend Virtual School has an enrollment of approximately 293 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Bend Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Bend Virtual School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Bend Virtual School rank in IN?
South Bend Virtual School ranks #1,525 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is South Bend Virtual School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Bend Virtual School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 South Bend Virtual School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Bend Virtual School has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is South Bend Virtual School a charter school?
No, South Bend Virtual School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Bend Virtual School a Title I school?
No, South Bend Virtual School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Bend Virtual School?
28.0% of students at South Bend Virtual 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 293
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- St. Joseph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 93.5%
- Phone
- (574) 393-6169
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
- Area population (ZIP 46617)
- 10,402
- Area average commute
- 14.8 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 46617; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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