Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy vs South Bend Virtual School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.6 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
South Bend Virtual School
South Bend · Public other · Grades K–12
291 students
| Measure | Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy South Bend, Indiana | South Bend Virtual School South Bend, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1020 of 1,053 | – |
| National rank | #44604 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 431 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 28.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | – |
| Math proficiency | 10% | – |
| city | South Bend | South Bend |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Bend Virtual School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 80.3%).
- •Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 19.4).
- •Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy is the larger school with 431 students compared with 291.
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 South Bend Virtual School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy and South Bend Virtual School?
About 1.6 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. South Bend Virtual School: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy and South Bend Virtual School rank in Indiana?
Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy is 1020th of 1,053 and South Bend Virtual School is unranked among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).