Dickinson Academy vs LaSalle Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.8 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
LaSalle Academy
South Bend · Public middle · Grades 6–8
461 students
| Measure | Dickinson Academy South Bend, Indiana | LaSalle Academy South Bend, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #980 of 1,053 | #84 of 335 |
| National rank | #42346 of 50,301 | #4946 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 309 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 41.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 49% |
| city | South Bend | South Bend |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •LaSalle Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 23.9).
- •LaSalle Academy does better on math proficiency (49% vs 5%).
- •LaSalle Academy does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 15%).
- •LaSalle Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 75.4%).
- •Dickinson Academy does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 14.0).
- •LaSalle Academy is the larger school with 461 students compared with 309.
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 LaSalle Academy?
On the Success Index (US), LaSalle Academy ranks higher (62.4 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 LaSalle Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between South Bend and South Bend in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dickinson Academy: 309. LaSalle Academy: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dickinson Academy and LaSalle Academy rank in Indiana?
Dickinson Academy is 980th of 1,053 and LaSalle Academy is 84th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).