Career Academy Middle School vs Marquette Montessori Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Marquette Montessori Academy
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
431 students
| Measure | Career Academy Middle School South Bend, Indiana | Marquette Montessori Academy South Bend, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #257 of 335 | #971 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #10186 of 15,369 | #41720 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 414 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 50.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 17% |
| 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 25.0).
- •Career Academy Middle School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •Career Academy Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •Marquette Montessori Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 60.1%).
- •Career Academy Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 16.0).
- •Marquette Montessori Academy is the larger school with 431 students compared with 414.
- •Career Academy Middle School is a charter school while Marquette Montessori 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 Marquette Montessori Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Career Academy Middle School ranks higher (38.4 vs 25.0 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 Marquette Montessori 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. Marquette Montessori Academy: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Career Academy Middle School and Marquette Montessori Academy rank in Indiana?
Career Academy Middle School is 257th of 335 and Marquette Montessori Academy is 971st of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).