LaSalle Academy

Summary:

LaSalle Academy is a public middle school in South Bend, Indiana, serving 488 students in grades 6-8. This school stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outpacing the South Bend Community School Corporation and the state of Indiana in ILEARN test scores.

In the 2023-2024 school year, 80.47% of LaSalle Academy students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 21.88% for the district and 41.1-42.6% for the state. In math, 51.63% of LaSalle students were proficient, versus 16.57% for the district and 31.4-38.1% statewide. LaSalle Academy's impressive performance has earned it a 5-star rating and a ranking in the top 5% of Indiana middle schools, placing 21st out of 485 schools. The school also boasts a diverse student population and has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism in recent years.

While LaSalle Academy outperforms other middle schools in the South Bend Community School Corporation, such as Jackson Middle School and Edison Middle School, it still lags behind higher-performing districts like Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation. For example, Discovery Middle School in the Penn-Harris-Madison district had 71.28% of students proficient or better in math, compared to 51.63% at LaSalle Academy. This difference may be attributed to the higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students at LaSalle Academy, as well as the school's lower per-student spending compared to the higher-performing districts.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2701 W Elwood
South Bend, IN 46628

(574) 393-4700

District: South Bend Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
21^st of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,553

Students who attend LaSalle Academy usually attend:

High:

Rise Up Academy at Eggleston

Feeder schools for LaSalle Academy:

Elementary:	Clay International Academy
	Coquillard Elementary School
	Darden Elementary School
	Harrison Elementary School
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	Kennedy Academy
	Lincoln Elementary School
	Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy
	Marquette Montessori Academy
	Marshall Traditional School
	McKinley Elementary School
	Monroe Elementary School
	Muessel Elementary School
	Nuner Fine Arts Academy
	Swanson Traditional School
	Warren Elementary School
	Wilson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 488

Racial breakdown:

White:

37.3%

Hispanic:

28.1%

African American:

24.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details LaSalle Academy ranks better than 95.7% of middle schools in Indiana. It also ranks first among 6 ranked middle schools in the South Bend Community School Corp District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.24. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at LaSalle Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37.3%), Hispanic (28.1%), African American (24%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the South Bend Community School Corp District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at LaSalle Academy is 13.5, which is the 3^rd best among 6 middle schools in the South Bend Community School Corp District. (See more...)

Compare LaSalle Academy employs 36 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at LaSalle Academy is $15,553, which is the 3^rd highest among 6 middle schools in the South Bend Community School Corp District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

LaSalle Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks LaSalle Academy 21^st of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See LaSalle Academy in the ranking list.)

South Bend Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks South Bend Community School Corp 319^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for LaSalle Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	96.31	1^st	370	99.7%
2006	96.03	1^st	375	99.7%
2007	95.53	1^st	382	99.7%
2008	95.59	2^nd	392	99.5%
2009	94.20	7^th	423	98.3%
2010	92.87	7^th	428	98.4%
2011	89.70	10^th	451	97.8%
2012	91.37	8^th	447	98.2%
2013	90.23	10^th	444	97.7%
2014	91.71	4^th	470	99.1%
2015	95.52	6^th	485	98.8%
2016	91.61	13^th	494	97.4%
2017	88.68	27^th	472	94.3%
2018	82.12	59^th	473	87.5%
2019	71.47	119^th	470	74.7%
2021	64.11	168^th	483	65.2%
2022	81.82	73^rd	490	85.1%
2023	86.97	50^th	489	89.8%
2024	94.24	21^st	485	95.7%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for LaSalle Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	0
2003	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	0
2004	396	157	10	42	0	n/a	n/a	0	605
2005	444	166	14	67	0	n/a	n/a	0	691
2006	480	174	12	75	0	n/a	n/a	0	741
2007	497	188	20	67	2	n/a	n/a	50	824
2008	498	173	17	75	2	n/a	n/a	61	826
2009	513	175	16	64	3	n/a	n/a	71	842
2010	475	217	18	66	2	n/a	n/a	71	849
2011	458	213	21	77	0	0	70	0	839
2012	438	205	31	77	0	0	75	0	826
2013	422	192	34	105	0	0	77	0	830
2014	449	195	34	116	0	0	94	0	888
2015	425	174	39	130	0	0	86	0	854
2016	410	161	29	152	0	0	84	0	836
2017	394	183	25	148	1	0	86	0	837
2018	342	193	21	178	3	0	89	0	826
2019	248	159	10	149	3	0	66	0	635
2020	207	139	12	138	1	0	53	0	550
2021	187	122	14	151	1	0	38	0	513
2022	171	110	7	137	0	0	32	0	457
2023	182	117	7	137	0	0	45	0	488

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at LaSalle Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	0	13.4	0.0	n/a
2003	0	13.4	0.0	n/a
2004	605	31.2	19.4	n/a
2005	691	41.9	16.5	36.2
2006	741	37.9	19.6	38.5
2007	824	n/a	n/a	39.3
2008	826	43.0	19.2	40.5
2009	842	44.9	18.8	42.4
2010	849	44.7	18.9	49.1
2011	839	42.0	19.9	45.4
2012	826	46.3	17.8	45.8
2013	830	21.0	39.5	46.5
2014	888	46.0	19.3	44.8
2015	854	4.0	213.5	46.3
2016	836	28.0	29.8	47.8
2017	837	51.2	16.3	47.7
2018	826	44.2	18.6	51.1
2019	635	36.4	17.4	55.1
2020	550	33.0	16.6	54.2
2021	513	33.1	15.4	59.6
2022	457	37.9	12.0	48.1
2023	488	36.0	13.5	55.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio LaSalle Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	0	13.4	0.0	n/a
2003	0	13.4	0.0	n/a
2004	605	31.2	19.4	n/a
2005	691	41.9	16.5	36.2
2006	741	37.9	19.6	38.5
2007	824	n/a	n/a	39.3
2008	826	43.0	19.2	40.5
2009	842	44.9	18.8	42.4
2010	849	44.7	18.9	49.1
2011	839	42.0	19.9	45.4
2012	826	46.3	17.8	45.8
2013	830	21.0	39.5	46.5
2014	888	46.0	19.3	44.8
2015	854	4.0	213.5	46.3
2016	836	28.0	29.8	47.8
2017	837	51.2	16.3	47.7
2018	826	44.2	18.6	51.1
2019	635	36.4	17.4	55.1
2020	550	33.0	16.6	54.2
2021	513	33.1	15.4	59.6
2022	457	37.9	12.0	48.1
2023	488	36.0	13.5	55.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for LaSalle Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$480 (5.2%)	$8,701 (94.8%)	$9,181
2020	$522 (4.8%)	$10,304 (95.2%)	$10,826
2021	$1,082 (9.2%)	$10,678 (90.8%)	$11,760
2022	$2,728 (17.5%)	$12,825 (82.5%)	$15,553

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on LaSalle Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 119^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 50^th of 489 Middle schools	15.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (LaSalle Academy)	50.2	76.4	26.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Bend Community School Corp)	20	19.3	0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (LaSalle Academy)	49.3	50.7	1.4%
6th Grade Math (South Bend Community School Corp)	18.2	13.7	4.5%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (LaSalle Academy)	58.8	68.1	9.3%
6th Grade Science (South Bend Community School Corp)	21.4	19.5	1.9%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (LaSalle Academy)	56.4	65.5	9.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Bend Community School Corp)	24.6	21.4	3.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (LaSalle Academy)	52.9	31.6	21.3%
7th Grade Math (South Bend Community School Corp)	18.7	10.7	8%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (LaSalle Academy)	56.5	75.8	19.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Bend Community School Corp)	29.8	24.8	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (LaSalle Academy)	45.5	42.5	3%
8th Grade Math (South Bend Community School Corp)	18.8	9.8	9%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	635	488	23.1%
African American	159	117	26.4%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	10	7	30%
Hispanic	149	137	8.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	248	182	26.6%
Two or More Races	66	45	31.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.1%	55.9%	0.8%

Schools Near LaSalle Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
LaSalle Academy	Public	6-8	2701 W Elwood	South Bend	46628	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(574) 393-4700	488	36	13.5	55.9%	182 (37.3%)	117 (24.0%)	137 (28.1%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (9.2%)	94.2	21^st of 485 public middle schools	95.7%		87	50^th of 489 public middle schools	89.8%	29	80.9	80.1	80.4	80.5	55.7	51.8	48.1	51.6		$15,553	$2,728	$12,825
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy	Public	6-8	4404 Elwood	South Bend	46628	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(574) 393-3900	449	30	15.2	86.2%	48 (10.7%)	231 (51.4%)	132 (29.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.5%)	7	473^rd of 485 public middle schools	2.5%		7.4	469^th of 489 public middle schools	4.1%	4	5.7	9.0	11.3	8.7	4.6	4.3	2.5	3.7		$14,478	$2,458	$12,020
Navarre Middle School	Public	6-8	4702 W Ford St	South Bend	46619	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 393-4600	519	48	10.7	83.4%	45 (8.7%)	227 (43.7%)	207 (39.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (6.9%)	5.8	479^th of 485 public middle schools	1.2%		5.3	483^rd of 489 public middle schools	1.2%	4	13.2	3.0	7.5	7.6	0.0	1.5	0.8	0.8		$16,110	$4,072	$12,038
Career Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	3801 Cresent Circle - Suite B	South Bend	46628	St. Joseph County	Career Academy Middle School	Yes	No	No	No	(574) 299-9800	394	44	8.9	71.1%	154 (39.1%)	142 (36.0%)	56 (14.2%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.1%)	13.2	422^nd of 485 public middle schools	13.0%		16.4	410^th of 489 public middle schools	16.2%	12	17.7	18.0	20.8	18.8	8.0	3.6	8.0	6.4	79.2	$10,949	$1,860	$9,089
Jefferson Traditional School	Public	6-8	528 S Eddy St	South Bend	46617	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(574) 393-4100	516	38	13.5	63.8%	200 (38.8%)	167 (32.4%)	98 (19.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	45 (8.7%)	18.8	393^rd of 485 public middle schools	19.0%		20.4	388^th of 489 public middle schools	20.7%	5	16.6	22.8	25.7	21.7	10.7	15.2	9.8	11.8		$14,027	$2,609	$11,419
Edison Middle School	Public	6-8	2701 Eisenhower Dr	South Bend	46615	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(574) 393-4400	381	41	9.2	83.5%	83 (21.8%)	187 (49.1%)	57 (15.0%)	7 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (12.1%)	8.8	459^th of 485 public middle schools	5.4%		6.8	476^th of 489 public middle schools	2.7%	17	13.7	8.5	13.2	12.0	9.4	1.1	3.8	5.1		$18,512	$4,031	$14,481
John J Young Middle School	Public	7-8	1801 N Main St	Mishawaka	46545	St. Joseph County	School City of Mishawaka	No	No	No	No	(574) 254-3600	735	54	13.7	74.3%	452 (61.5%)	116 (15.8%)	75 (10.2%)	5 (0.7%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (11.2%)	37.8	312^th of 485 public middle schools	35.7%		29.5	346^th of 489 public middle schools	29.2%	34		35.1	35.8	35.4		18.1	17.0	17.6		$10,021	$1,451	$8,570
Jackson Middle School	Public	6-8	5001 S Miami Rd	South Bend	46614	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(574) 393-4500	528	33	16.0	82.4%	111 (21.0%)	208 (39.4%)	140 (26.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (12.3%)	8.3	462^nd of 485 public middle schools	4.7%		7.6	467^th of 489 public middle schools	4.5%	5	10.1	4.6	14.3	9.5	7.3	5.2	5.0	5.7		$14,271	$2,747	$11,523
Schmucker Middle School	Public	6-8	56045 Bittersweet Rd	Mishawaka	46545	St. Joseph County	Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp	No	No	No	No	(574) 259-5661	1,004	51	19.6	35.7%	708 (70.5%)	81 (8.1%)	98 (9.8%)	39 (3.9%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (7.3%)	85.4	56^th of 485 public middle schools	88.5%		86.4	53^rd of 489 public middle schools	89.2%	3	55.1	60.5	57.8	57.9	46.1	43.5	51.0	46.7		$9,215	$559	$8,655
Virgil I Grissom Middle School	Public	6-8	13881 Kern Rd	Mishawaka	46544	St. Joseph County	Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp	No	No	No	No	(574) 633-4061	678	43	15.7	46.5%	500 (73.7%)	49 (7.2%)	66 (9.7%)	10 (1.5%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (7.1%)	66.7	160^th of 485 public middle schools	67.0%		60.3	180^th of 489 public middle schools	63.2%	20	43.8	49.1	48.9	47.2	28.3	38.6	35.6	34.1		$9,808	$577	$9,230

Frequently Asked Questions about LaSalle Academy

What district is LaSalle Academy in?

South Bend Community School Corp

Is LaSalle Academy a good school?

Yes! LaSalle Academy is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 21^st of 485 Indiana middle schools.

What high school do graduates of LaSalle Academy attend?

Students who attend LaSalle Academy usually go on to attend Rise Up Academy at Eggleston

How many students attend LaSalle Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 488 students attended LaSalle Academy.

What is the racial makeup of LaSalle Academy?

Students at LaSalle Academy are 37% White, 28% Hispanic, 24% African American, 9% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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