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Dickinson Fine Arts Academy vs. Jefferson Traditional School

Should you attend Dickinson Fine Arts Academy or Jefferson Traditional School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy
4404 Elwood
South Bend, IN 46628
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Jefferson Traditional School
528 S Eddy St
South Bend, IN 46617
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Dickinson Fine Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)

Jefferson Traditional School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 519 students in grades 6-8, Dickinson Fine Arts Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 526 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Traditional School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
519 students
526 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dickinson Fine Arts Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jefferson Traditional School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dickinson Fine Arts Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jefferson Traditional School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dickinson Fine Arts Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jefferson Traditional School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dickinson Fine Arts Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Bend Community School Corporation School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Traditional School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Bend Community School Corporation School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1737 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
#1499 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dickinson Fine Arts Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jefferson Traditional School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
3%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
15%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dickinson Fine Arts Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Bend Community School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Traditional School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Bend Community School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
8%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
23%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dickinson Fine Arts Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Bend Community School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Traditional School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Bend Community School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dickinson Fine Arts Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Bend Community School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Traditional School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Bend Community School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dickinson Fine Arts Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Jefferson Traditional School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
167
175
Grade 7 Students
161
170
Grade 8 Students
191
181

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dickinson Fine Arts Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Bend Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jefferson Traditional School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Bend Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dickinson Fine Arts Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Bend Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jefferson Traditional School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Bend Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
54%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dickinson Fine Arts Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Bend Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jefferson Traditional School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Bend Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
10%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dickinson Fine Arts Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Bend Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jefferson Traditional School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Bend Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dickinson Fine Arts Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Bend Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jefferson Traditional School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Bend Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.63
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dickinson Fine Arts Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Bend Community School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jefferson Traditional School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Bend Community School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dickinson Fine Arts Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Bend Community School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jefferson Traditional School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Bend Community School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dickinson Fine Arts Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Bend Community School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jefferson Traditional School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Bend Community School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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