Excel Center - South Bend vs Marquette Montessori Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excel Center - South Bend
South Bend · Charter high · Grades 9–12
296 students
Marquette Montessori Academy
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
431 students
| Measure | Excel Center - South Bend South Bend, Indiana | Marquette Montessori Academy South Bend, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #105 of 387 | #971 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #5417 of 16,910 | #41720 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 296 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.5% | 50.1% |
| Students per teacher | 37.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| 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 25.0).
- •Excel Center - South Bend does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 50.1%).
- •Marquette Montessori Academy does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 37.0).
- •Marquette Montessori Academy is the larger school with 431 students compared with 296.
- •Excel Center - South Bend is a charter school while Marquette Montessori Academy is a public 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 Excel Center - South Bend better than Marquette Montessori Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Excel Center - South Bend ranks higher (61.5 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 Excel Center - South Bend and Marquette Montessori Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between South Bend and South Bend in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Center - South Bend: 296. Marquette Montessori Academy: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Center - South Bend and Marquette Montessori Academy rank in Indiana?
Excel Center - South Bend is 105th of 387 and Marquette Montessori Academy is 971st of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).