John J Young Middle School vs Paramount School of Excellence South Bend
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John J Young Middle School
Mishawaka · Public middle · Grades 7–8
709 students
Paramount School of Excellence South Bend
South Bend · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
476 students
| Measure | John J Young Middle School Mishawaka, Indiana | Paramount School of Excellence South Bend South Bend, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #219 of 335 | #910 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #8849 of 15,369 | #37824 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 709 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 709 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.2% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | – |
| Math proficiency | 25% | – |
| city | Mishawaka | South Bend |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John J Young Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 31.1).
- •John J Young Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.2% vs 75.4%).
- •John J Young Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.0).
- •John J Young Middle School is the larger school with 709 students compared with 476.
- •John J Young 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 John J Young Middle School better than Paramount School of Excellence South Bend?
On the Success Index (US), John J Young Middle School ranks higher (44.4 vs 31.1 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 John J Young Middle School and Paramount School of Excellence South Bend?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Mishawaka and South Bend in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John J Young Middle School: 709. Paramount School of Excellence South Bend: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John J Young Middle School and Paramount School of Excellence South Bend rank in Indiana?
John J Young Middle School is 219th of 335 and Paramount School of Excellence South Bend is 910th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).