C
Below Average
59/100

Jefferson Traditional School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 528 S Eddy St, South Bend, IN 46617
Overall
C
59/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 12th percentile in Indiana
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.05 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 67th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Indiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

59
Repit Score
out of 100
526
Students
enrolled
11.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%12/1002.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%67/100Students gain 1.05 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.17 in 2009–19; 64th percentile in Indiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 26% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Indiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −53 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Indiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency36% (−11 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency29% (−16 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Indiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%47%reading +3 pts, math -4 pts58th percentile (list)
Black17%12%reading -7 pts, math -8 pts26th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%25%reading +0 pts, math -5 pts39th percentile (list)
Multiracial35%35%reading -8 pts, math -3 pts41st percentile (list)
Low-income28%21%reading -5 pts, math -9 pts21st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 528 S Eddy St
City South Bend
ZIP Code 46617
District 1810290
NCES School ID 181029001682
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 46617

Understanding the community around Jefferson Traditional School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,967
Per Capita Income $52,967
Poverty Rate 8.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.0%
High School or Higher 97.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $203,000
Median Rent $1,372
Owner-Occupied 62.7%
Renter-Occupied 37.3%
View full data for ZIP 46617 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Jefferson Traditional School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%
Female 52.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 35.9%
Black 31.6%
Hispanic/Latino 21.1%
Two or More Races 10.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 526
Teachers (FTE) 45.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Jefferson Traditional School?
Jefferson Traditional School has a Repit School Score of 59 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Jefferson Traditional School?
Jefferson Traditional School has 526 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1.
What grades does Jefferson Traditional School serve?
Jefferson Traditional School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Jefferson Traditional School receive per student?
Jefferson Traditional School receives $19,238 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Jefferson Traditional School in 46617 ▼
Avg Home Value
$338,242
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,522
1-Year Change
+12.5%
% Renters
37.3%

Other Schools in 46617

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026