Career Academy Middle School vs Dickinson Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Career Academy Middle School
South Bend · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
414 students
Dickinson Academy
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades K–8
309 students
| Measure | Career Academy Middle School South Bend, Indiana | Dickinson Academy South Bend, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #257 of 335 | #980 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #10186 of 15,369 | #42346 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 414 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 5% |
| city | South Bend | South Bend |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Career Academy Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 23.9).
- •Career Academy Middle School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 5%).
- •Career Academy Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 15%).
- •Career Academy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 75.4%).
- •Career Academy Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 8.8).
- •Career Academy Middle School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 309.
- •Career Academy Middle School is a charter school while Dickinson Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Career Academy Middle School better than Dickinson Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Career Academy Middle School ranks higher (38.4 vs 23.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Career Academy Middle School and Dickinson Academy?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between South Bend and South Bend in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Career Academy Middle School: 414. Dickinson Academy: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Career Academy Middle School and Dickinson Academy rank in Indiana?
Career Academy Middle School is 257th of 335 and Dickinson Academy is 980th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).