Edison Middle School vs Paramount School of Excellence South Bend
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
Paramount School of Excellence South Bend
South Bend · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
476 students
| Measure | Edison Middle School South Bend, Indiana | Paramount School of Excellence South Bend South Bend, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #958 of 1,053 | #910 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #40836 of 50,301 | #37824 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 551 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | – |
| Math proficiency | 11% | – |
| city | South Bend | South Bend |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paramount School of Excellence South Bend scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 26.3).
- •Edison Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67% vs 75.4%).
- •Edison Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 17.0).
- •Edison Middle School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 476.
- •Edison Middle School is a public school while Paramount School of Excellence 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 Edison Middle School better than Paramount School of Excellence South Bend?
On the Success Index (US), Paramount School of Excellence South Bend ranks higher (31.1 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 Paramount School of Excellence South Bend?
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. Paramount School of Excellence South Bend: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Middle School and Paramount School of Excellence South Bend rank in Indiana?
Edison Middle School is 958th of 1,053 and Paramount School of Excellence South Bend is 910th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).