The top reported proficiency rate is 25% in Social studies. The lowest is 15% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Success Academy Primary School
Success Academy Primary School is a single-school district in Indiana, serving kindergarten through fifth grade. The state testing data provides a central picture of academic performance here. On the ILEARN assessments, the share of students scoring proficient or above in math was below the midpoint of proficiency rates across St. Joseph County's districts. In English language arts, the proficiency rate was also low. Science and social studies results were similarly low for the grades tested. Overall, the district's combined proficiency index placed it in the bottom quartile among the county's school districts. A parent considering this school should know these results directly; it is worth discussing with the school what instructional supports and interventions are in place to address these attainment levels.
The student population is diverse. Black students make up the largest share, followed by a substantial number of White students, a notable portion of students who identify as two or more races, and a smaller but meaningful Hispanic group. Enrollment is spread relatively evenly across kindergarten through fifth grade, with each grade holding roughly comparable numbers of students. The school serves only these primary grades, so there is no graduation rate to report.
On the operational side, this is a public school district, and the data indicates it operates as a single school. The chronic absenteeism rate is reported at a level above the midpoint among the county's districts, which suggests that a meaningful portion of students are missing a significant number of school days. Per-pupil current spending falls in the middle range, slightly above the median for St. Joseph County districts.
We looked for recent district changes or parent-relevant developments through publicly reported information but found little beyond static profile data. There were no specific recent events, strategic initiatives, or shifts in programming that met the bar for a lasting impact. That absence means a parent may want to contact the school directly to learn about current priorities, programming, and any plans for improvement, especially around academics.
The housing market context and community details were not provided in the available data, so this narrative cannot speak to the surrounding neighborhood or home costs. What is clear is that Success Academy Primary School serves a diverse elementary-age student body, operates as its own district in St. Joseph County, and faces notable academic challenges as reflected in state test results. A family weighing this school would be wise to dig into how the school addresses those challenges and what academic trajectory their child might experience there.
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