Clay International Academy vs Marquette Montessori Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clay International Academy
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
496 students
Marquette Montessori Academy
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
431 students
| Measure | Clay International Academy South Bend, Indiana | Marquette Montessori Academy South Bend, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #951 of 1,053 | #971 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #40016 of 50,301 | #41720 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 496 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.1% | 50.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 17% |
| city | South Bend | South Bend |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clay International Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.6 vs 25.0).
- •Clay International Academy does better on math proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •Clay International Academy does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 22%).
- •Marquette Montessori Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 63.1%).
- •Clay International Academy does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.0).
- •Clay International Academy is the larger school with 496 students compared with 431.
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 Clay International Academy better than Marquette Montessori Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Clay International Academy ranks higher (27.6 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 Clay International Academy and Marquette Montessori Academy?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between South Bend and South Bend in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay International Academy: 496. Marquette Montessori Academy: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay International Academy and Marquette Montessori Academy rank in Indiana?
Clay International Academy is 951st of 1,053 and Marquette Montessori Academy is 971st of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).