LaSalle Academy vs Marquette Montessori Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
LaSalle Academy
South Bend · Public middle · Grades 6–8
461 students
Marquette Montessori Academy
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
431 students
| Measure | LaSalle Academy South Bend, Indiana | Marquette Montessori Academy South Bend, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #84 of 335 | #971 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #4946 of 15,369 | #41720 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 461 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 50.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 17% |
| city | South Bend | South Bend |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •LaSalle Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 25.0).
- •LaSalle Academy does better on math proficiency (49% vs 17%).
- •LaSalle Academy does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 22%).
- •LaSalle Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 50.1%).
- •LaSalle Academy does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.0).
- •LaSalle Academy is the larger school with 461 students compared with 431.
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 LaSalle Academy better than Marquette Montessori Academy?
On the Success Index (US), LaSalle Academy ranks higher (62.4 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 LaSalle Academy and Marquette Montessori Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between South Bend and South Bend in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
LaSalle Academy: 461. Marquette Montessori Academy: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do LaSalle Academy and Marquette Montessori Academy rank in Indiana?
LaSalle Academy is 84th of 335 and Marquette Montessori Academy is 971st of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).