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Paramount School of Excellence South Bend

Public, Charter Grades K-7

844^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,005 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 16% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

Paramount School of Excellence South Bend is a public charter elementary school serving 317 students in grades K-8 in South Bend, Indiana. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism rates, and a student population that is predominantly economically disadvantaged.

Paramount School's test scores lag far behind the state and nearby school averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, only 23.48% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 40.3%. In math, only 21.95% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 51.5%. The school's chronic absenteeism rates have ranged from 17.8% to 38.4% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools. With 70.98% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Paramount School serves a highly economically disadvantaged population.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Battell Elementary, Nuner Fine Arts Academy, and Clay International Academy, Paramount School's performance is significantly lower. These nearby schools have higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and serve a less economically disadvantaged student population. Addressing the challenges at Paramount School will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that focuses on improving instructional practices, increasing student engagement, and providing targeted support to students and families.

476

Students ?

17.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,824

Per pupil spending ?

75.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3414 Hepler Street
South Bend, IN 46635

(317) 519-4588

District: Paramount School of Excellence South Bend

Racial breakdown:

African American:

60.1%

White:

15.3%

Two or more races:

12.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 18th percentile in 2024 → 16th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Indiana average (20% vs 38% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (16th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (46% vs 17% Indiana)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school20%

District avg20%

Indiana avg38%

Elementary school

844^th of 1,005

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 16%▼ down 2 pts since 2024

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★★★★★

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Middle school

355^th of 480

Indiana public middle schools ?

Bottom 26%

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★★★★★

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301^st of 380Paramount School of Excellence South Bend among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	16.9	844 of 1005	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	18.7	829 of 1011	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts23%

Math22%

Science17%

Social Studies8%-31 vs state

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Schools Near Paramount School of Excellence South Bend

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)							ILEARN Math (2025)							ILEARN Science (2025)			ILEARN Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	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 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Paramount School of Excellence South Bend	Public, Charter	K-7	3414 Hepler Street	South Bend	46635	St. Joseph County	Paramount School of Excellence South Bend	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 519-4588	476	28	17.0	75.4%	73 (15.3%)	286 (60.1%)	52 (10.9%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (12.6%)	16.9	844^th of 1005 public elementary schools	16.0%		18.7	829^th of 1011 public elementary schools	18.0%	15	24.5	29.6	15.4	18.0	35.5		23.5	26.5	24.1	5.8	29.5	23.3		22.0	22.2	11.7	16.7	7.7	$11,824	$966	$10,858
Edison Middle School	Public	K-8	2701 Eisenhower Dr	South Bend	46615	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(574) 393-4400	551	53	10.3	67.0%	72 (13.1%)	136 (24.7%)	285 (51.7%)	8 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (8.7%)								(n/a)	7.3	17.0	7.6	13.3	16.5	11.8	12.7	25.5	13.7	7.6	4.0	12.4	0.0	10.0	23.5	13.3	17.5	11.3	$18,228	$3,307	$14,921
Walt Disney Elementary School	Public	K-5	4015 N Filbert Rd	Mishawaka	46545	St. Joseph County	Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 259-2486	512	32	16.0	61.3%	195 (38.1%)	158 (30.9%)	70 (13.7%)	40 (7.8%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (8.8%)	57.4	433^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	56.9%		60.9	402^nd of 1011 public elementary schools	60.2%	31	48.3	28.2	46.8				41.4	63.2	40.0	50.0				51.1	32.9		32.9	40.4	$10,590	$1,349	$9,241
Swanson Traditional School	Public	PK, KG-5	17677 Parker Dr	South Bend	46635	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(574) 393-2700	399	29	13.9	33.6%	246 (61.7%)	54 (13.5%)	38 (9.5%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (14.0%)	87.5	116^th of 1005 public elementary schools	88.5%		87.2	104^th of 1011 public elementary schools	89.7%	12	57.5	59.7	56.6				57.9	74.0	73.7	67.9				72.1	52.6		52.6	61.5	$14,467	$3,364	$11,103
McKinley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	228 N Greenlawn Ave	South Bend	46617	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 393-3300	315	16	20.1	1.9%	92 (29.2%)	104 (33.0%)	72 (22.9%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (13.0%)								(n/a)																			$14,476	$3,329	$11,147
Liberty Elementary School	Public	K-6	600 E Pregel Dr	Mishawaka	46545	St. Joseph County	School City of Mishawaka	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 254-3700	446	31	14.2	38.1%	246 (55.2%)	95 (21.3%)	48 (10.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (12.3%)	19.4	818^th of 1005 public elementary schools	18.6%		17.2	843^rd of 1011 public elementary schools	16.6%	25	30.2	27.3	17.2	22.9			24.1	22.6	27.3	17.2	21.7			22.2	22.7	23.2	23.0	12.5	$11,645	$1,435	$10,209
Darden Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	18645 Janet St	South Bend	46637	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 243-7335	375	30	12.3	53.3%	142 (37.9%)	119 (31.7%)	43 (11.5%)	13 (3.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (15.2%)	14.3	867^th of 1005 public elementary schools	13.7%		13.2	899^th of 1011 public elementary schools	11.1%	32	24.1	22.2	18.2				21.7	22.2	20.0	13.6				18.9	24.4		24.4	6.8	$16,620	$3,741	$12,880
Battell Elementary School	Public	K-6	715 E Broadway	Mishawaka	46545	St. Joseph County	School City of Mishawaka	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 254-3900	291	22	12.9	43.3%	173 (59.5%)	48 (16.5%)	26 (8.9%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (13.7%)	39	633^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	37.0%		24.6	772^nd of 1011 public elementary schools	23.6%	139	51.2	26.7	20.5	34.9			33.0	51.2	31.1	25.0	37.2			35.8	35.6	41.9	38.6	6.8	$11,084	$1,416	$9,668
Nuner Fine Arts Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	2716 Pleasant St	South Bend	46615	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 393-2600	489	35	13.9	62.6%	137 (28.0%)	196 (40.1%)	68 (13.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	84 (17.2%)	11	908^th of 1005 public elementary schools	9.7%		9.3	939^th of 1011 public elementary schools	7.1%	31	12.8	15.4	20.3				16.1	11.4	13.9	10.8				11.9	20.0		20.0	19.2	$16,341	$4,266	$12,075
Clay International Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	52900 Lily Rd	South Bend	46637	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(574) 393-4300	496	39	12.7	63.1%	154 (31.0%)	158 (31.9%)	90 (18.1%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	85 (17.1%)	14	874^th of 1005 public elementary schools	13.0%		18.3	832^nd of 1011 public elementary schools	17.7%	42	11.9	25.6	19.2	20.6	21.3	28.6	21.8	7.0	28.2	7.7	13.4	13.2	7.9	12.2	21.1	23.8	22.8	9.8	$14,814	$2,779	$12,034

Frequently Asked Questions about Paramount School of Excellence South Bend

How many students attend Paramount School of Excellence South Bend?

In the 2024-25 school year, 476 students attended Paramount School of Excellence South Bend.

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What is the racial makeup of Paramount School of Excellence South Bend?

Students at Paramount School of Excellence South Bend are 60% African American, 15% White, 13% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic.

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Paramount School of Excellence South Bend ranks in the bottom 16.0% of Indiana elementary schools.

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