What standardized tests are used?

Each state administers its own standardized assessments for English Language Arts and Math, typically in grades 3-8. High school students may take the ACT, SAT, or a state-specific exam. Results are reported as the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations.

How should I interpret proficiency percentages?

Proficiency rates show the percentage of students meeting grade-level expectations. A 60% proficiency rate means 6 out of 10 students tested at or above grade level. Compare against state averages and similar districts for context, as raw numbers alone do not tell the full story.

What are accountability designations?

Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), schools receive designations based on performance. 'Exemplary' schools perform well above average. 'Commendable' schools meet targets. Schools identified for 'Targeted' or 'Comprehensive' support need improvement in specific areas or overall performance.

South Bend, IN

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South Bend School Test Scores

NCES

School Performance — 2024i

NCES

How students at each school are performing on state assessments. 21.6% meet ELA standards on the state assessment for grades 3-8.

Avg Graduation Ratei

85.6%

ELA Proficiencyi

21.6%

Math Proficiencyi

16.7%

District Summaryi

South Bend Community School Corp

ELA: 21.9%Math: 16.6%Grad Rate: 86.4%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

19.4%

Math

24.8%

Grade 4

ELA

18.9%

Math

19.2%

Grade 5

ELA

21.6%

Math

15.7%

Grade 6

ELA

22.1%

Math

14.3%

Grade 7

ELA

22.7%

Math

13.1%

Grade 8

ELA

26.6%

Math

12.1%

Success Academy Primary School

ELA: 16.2%Math: 25.8%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

14.7%

Math

41.1%

Grade 4

ELA

18.8%

Math

16.2%

Grade 5

ELA

15.3%

Math

17.6%

Career Academy High School

Grad Rate: 98.5%

Career Academy Middle School

ELA: 18.8%Math: 6.4%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 6

ELA

17.7%

Math

Grade 7

ELA

18%

Math

3.6%

Grade 8

ELA

20.8%

Math

Paramount School of Excellence South Bend

ELA: 22.6%Math: 19.5%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

16.1%

Math

9.7%

Grade 4

ELA

19%

Math

33.3%

Grade 5

ELA

21.3%

Math

12.8%

Grade 6

ELA

33.3%

Math

20.5%

Excel Center - South Bend

Grad Rate: 2.2%

Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend

Grad Rate: 69.7%

Success Academy at Boys and Girls Club

ELA: 10%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

Math

Grade 4

ELA

9.1%

Math

Grade 5

ELA

20%

Math

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Performance by School (39)i

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