LaSalle Academy vs Muessel Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.7 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
Muessel Elementary School
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
295 students
| Measure | LaSalle Academy South Bend, Indiana | Muessel Elementary School South Bend, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #84 of 335 | #987 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #4946 of 15,369 | #42645 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 461 | 295 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 68.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 12% |
| city | South Bend | South Bend |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •LaSalle Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 23.5).
- •LaSalle Academy does better on math proficiency (49% vs 12%).
- •LaSalle Academy does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 7.5%).
- •LaSalle Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 68.8%).
- •Muessel Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.0).
- •LaSalle Academy is the larger school with 461 students compared with 295.
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 Muessel Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), LaSalle Academy ranks higher (62.4 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 LaSalle Academy and Muessel Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between South Bend and South Bend in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
LaSalle Academy: 461. Muessel Elementary School: 295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do LaSalle Academy and Muessel Elementary School rank in Indiana?
LaSalle Academy is 84th of 335 and Muessel Elementary School is 987th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).