Career Academy Middle School vs KIPP Indy College Prep Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 214 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
KIPP Indy College Prep Middle
Indianapolis · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
372 students
| Measure | Career Academy Middle School South Bend, Indiana | KIPP Indy College Prep Middle Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #257 of 335 | #335 of 335 |
| National rank | #10186 of 15,369 | #15077 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 414 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 15% |
| city | South Bend | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Career Academy Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 10.2).
- •Career Academy Middle School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 15%).
- •Career Academy Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Career Academy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 98.9%).
- •Career Academy Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 19.6).
- •Career Academy Middle School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 372.
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 KIPP Indy College Prep Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Career Academy Middle School ranks higher (38.4 vs 10.2 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 KIPP Indy College Prep Middle?
About 214 km in a straight line, between South Bend and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Career Academy Middle School: 414. KIPP Indy College Prep Middle: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Career Academy Middle School and KIPP Indy College Prep Middle rank in Indiana?
Career Academy Middle School is 257th of 335 and KIPP Indy College Prep Middle is 335th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).