Evergreen Hill · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainCentre Township’s public schools score below 82% of Indiana districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 14% of Centre Township’s students scored proficient, below the Indiana average (38%). The grade covers the public school district serving Centre Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Indiana, not nationally.
From Indiana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Centre Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1046 Indiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Centre Township’s, its schools beat 0%, lower than their 18% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 21% of tested students were proficient in reading and 14% in math, against 41% and 38% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
81% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Indiana. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,729 per student, against $13,688 across Indiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then four high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is down 13% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Community Baptist Christian School (private), South Bend Hebrew Day School (private), Bais Yaakov High School of Indiana (private) and Ironwood Christian Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Centre Township’s grade
C−: better than 18% of Indiana school districts, #576 of 592 Indiana towns. Both inputs trail the Indiana average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Centre Township, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Centre Township
Marshall Traditional School
Grades PK–8 · 400 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in South Bend
Kindergarten in Centre Township
Marshall Traditional School
Grades PK–8 · 400 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in South Bend
1st grade in Centre Township
Marshall Traditional School
Grades PK–8 · 400 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in South Bend
2nd grade in Centre Township
Marshall Traditional School
Grades PK–8 · 400 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in South Bend
3rd grade in Centre Township
Marshall Traditional School
Grades PK–8 · 400 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in South Bend
4th grade in Centre Township
Marshall Traditional School
Grades PK–8 · 400 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in South Bend
5th grade in Centre Township
Marshall Traditional School
Grades PK–8 · 400 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in South Bend
6th grade in Centre Township · depends on your address
Jackson Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 537 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in South Bend
Marshall Traditional School
Grades PK–8 · 400 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in South Bend
7th grade in Centre Township · depends on your address
Jackson Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 537 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in South Bend
Marshall Traditional School
Grades PK–8 · 400 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in South Bend
8th grade in Centre Township · depends on your address
Jackson Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 537 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in South Bend
Marshall Traditional School
Grades PK–8 · 400 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in South Bend
Centre Township’s public schools are run by South Bend Community School Corporation, which also serves Clay, German, Greene and Indian Village and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Centre Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Indiana towns that share Centre Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Centre Township | C− | South Bend Community School Corporation |
| Portage | C− | South Bend Community School Corporation |
| Greene | C− | South Bend Community School Corporation |
| Union | B− | Union-North United School Corporation |
| Penn | A+ | Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation |
2 of the 4 neighbors share South Bend Community School Corporation with Centre Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Centre Township
10 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Indiana’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Centre Township’s schools
Are Centre Township’s schools good?
On Indiana’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Centre Township children attend score below 82% of Indiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #576 of 592 Indiana towns. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Centre Township in?
South Bend Community School Corporation, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 13,569 students in 28 schools (2024–25).
Where do Centre Township kids go to high school?
One of 4 high schools, depending on your address: Adams High School, Riley High School, Washington High School and Rise Up Academy at Eggleston.
What is Centre Township’s graduation rate?
81% of the class of 2023 in South Bend Community School Corporation graduated in four years, against 88% across Indiana.
How much does Centre Township spend per student?
$17,729 in South Bend Community School Corporation (FY2024), against $13,688 across Indiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Centre Township?
Yes: Community Baptist Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 246 students), South Bend Hebrew Day School (religious, grades PK–8, 191 students), Bais Yaakov High School of Indiana (religious · all-girls, grades 9–12, 34 students) and Ironwood Christian Academy (religious, grades K–11, 17 students).
Parents talk
What Centre Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Centre Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Indiana. Stars are from neighbors.