Excel Center - South Bend vs Muessel Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.9 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
Muessel Elementary School
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
295 students
| Measure | Excel Center - South Bend South Bend, Indiana | Muessel Elementary School South Bend, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #105 of 387 | #987 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #5417 of 16,910 | #42645 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 296 | 295 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.5% | 68.8% |
| Students per teacher | 37.0 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 12% |
| 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 23.5).
- •Excel Center - South Bend does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 68.8%).
- •Muessel Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 37.0).
- •Excel Center - South Bend is the larger school with 296 students compared with 295.
- •Excel Center - South Bend is a charter school while Muessel Elementary School 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 Muessel Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Excel Center - South Bend ranks higher (61.5 vs 23.5 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 Muessel Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between South Bend and South Bend in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Center - South Bend: 296. Muessel Elementary School: 295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Center - South Bend and Muessel Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Excel Center - South Bend is 105th of 387 and Muessel Elementary School is 987th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).