Career Academy Middle School vs LaSalle Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 5.2 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
LaSalle Academy
South Bend · Public middle · Grades 6–8
461 students
| Measure | Career Academy Middle School South Bend, Indiana | LaSalle Academy South Bend, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #257 of 335 | #84 of 335 |
| National rank | #10186 of 15,369 | #4946 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 414 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 41.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 49% |
| city | South Bend | South Bend |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •LaSalle Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 38.4).
- •LaSalle Academy does better on math proficiency (49% vs 23%).
- •LaSalle Academy does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 36%).
- •LaSalle Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 60.1%).
- •Career Academy Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 14.0).
- •LaSalle Academy is the larger school with 461 students compared with 414.
- •Career Academy Middle School is a charter school while LaSalle 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 LaSalle Academy?
On the Success Index (US), LaSalle Academy ranks higher (62.4 vs 38.4 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 LaSalle Academy?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between South Bend and South Bend in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Career Academy Middle School: 414. LaSalle Academy: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Career Academy Middle School and LaSalle Academy rank in Indiana?
Career Academy Middle School is 257th of 335 and LaSalle Academy is 84th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).