Edison Middle School vs McKinley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Middle School
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades K–8
551 students
McKinley Elementary School
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students
| Measure | Edison Middle School South Bend, Indiana | McKinley Elementary School South Bend, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #958 of 1,053 | #914 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #40836 of 50,301 | #37962 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 551 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 1.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 18% |
| city | South Bend | South Bend |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.9 vs 26.3).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 11%).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.9% vs 67%).
- •Edison Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 21.0).
- •Edison Middle School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 315.
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 Edison Middle School better than McKinley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Elementary School ranks higher (30.9 vs 26.3 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 Edison Middle School and McKinley Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between South Bend and South Bend in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Middle School: 551. McKinley Elementary School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Middle School and McKinley Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Edison Middle School is 958th of 1,053 and McKinley Elementary School is 914th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).