Dickinson Academy vs Excel Center - South Bend
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dickinson Academy
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades K–8
309 students
Excel Center - South Bend
South Bend · Charter high · Grades 9–12
296 students
| Measure | Dickinson Academy South Bend, Indiana | Excel Center - South Bend South Bend, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #980 of 1,053 | #105 of 387 |
| National rank | #42346 of 50,301 | #5417 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 309 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 37.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | – |
| Math proficiency | 5% | – |
| city | South Bend | South Bend |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excel Center - South Bend scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 23.9).
- •Excel Center - South Bend does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 75.4%).
- •Dickinson Academy does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 37.0).
- •Dickinson Academy is the larger school with 309 students compared with 296.
- •Dickinson Academy is a public school while Excel Center - South Bend is a charter 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 Dickinson Academy better than Excel Center - South Bend?
On the Success Index (US), Excel Center - South Bend ranks higher (61.5 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 Dickinson Academy and Excel Center - South Bend?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between South Bend and South Bend in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dickinson Academy: 309. Excel Center - South Bend: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dickinson Academy and Excel Center - South Bend rank in Indiana?
Dickinson Academy is 980th of 1,053 and Excel Center - South Bend is 105th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).