Jefferson Traditional School vs McKinley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Traditional School
South Bend · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students
McKinley Elementary School
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students
| Measure | Jefferson Traditional School South Bend, Indiana | McKinley Elementary School South Bend, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 335 | #914 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #11509 of 15,369 | #37962 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 591 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.4% | 1.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 18% |
| city | South Bend | South Bend |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Traditional School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 30.9).
- •Jefferson Traditional School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 18%).
- •Jefferson Traditional School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 21%).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.9% vs 59.4%).
- •Jefferson Traditional School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 21.0).
- •Jefferson Traditional School is the larger school with 591 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 Jefferson Traditional School better than McKinley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Traditional School ranks higher (32.0 vs 30.9 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 Jefferson Traditional 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?
Jefferson Traditional School: 591. McKinley Elementary School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Traditional School and McKinley Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Jefferson Traditional School is 281st of 335 and McKinley Elementary School is 914th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).