Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy vs Muessel Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades K–5
431 students
Muessel Elementary School
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
295 students
| Measure | Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy South Bend, Indiana | Muessel Elementary School South Bend, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1020 of 1,053 | #987 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #44604 of 50,301 | #42645 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 431 | 295 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 68.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 12% |
| city | South Bend | South Bend |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Muessel Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.5 vs 20.4).
- •Muessel Elementary School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 10%).
- •Muessel Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (7.5% vs 7%).
- •Muessel Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.8% vs 80.3%).
- •Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 11.8).
- •Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy is the larger school with 431 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 Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy better than Muessel Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Muessel Elementary School ranks higher (23.5 vs 20.4 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 Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy and Muessel Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between South Bend and South Bend in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy: 431. Muessel Elementary School: 295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy and Muessel Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy is 1020th of 1,053 and Muessel Elementary School is 987th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).