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Swanson Traditional School vs. Clay International Academy

Should you attend Swanson Traditional School or Clay International Academy? 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
Swanson Traditional School
17677 Parker Dr
South Bend, IN 46635
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Clay International Academy
52900 Lily Rd
South Bend, IN 46637
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Clay International Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Swanson Traditional School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 506 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Clay International 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 13% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
414 students
506 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Swanson Traditional School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Clay International Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Swanson Traditional School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Clay International Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
65 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Swanson Traditional School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Clay International Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
8:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Swanson 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Clay International 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 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#148 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 10%)
#1566 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Swanson Traditional School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Clay International Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 10% in IN)
13%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Swanson 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clay International 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.
55-59%
(Top 20% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
19%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Swanson 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clay International 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.
50-54%
(Top 20% 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 Swanson 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clay International 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Swanson Traditional School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Clay International Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
25
21
Kindergarten Students
70
40
Grade 1 Students
62
33
Grade 2 Students
71
41
Grade 3 Students
60
40
Grade 4 Students
62
43
Grade 5 Students
64
34
Grade 6 Students
-
85
Grade 7 Students
-
80
Grade 8 Students
-
89

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Swanson 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Clay International 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 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Swanson 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Clay International 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 2023-24 school year.
% Black
17%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Swanson 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Clay International 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 2023-24 school year.
% White
55%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Swanson 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Clay International 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 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
15%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Swanson 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Clay International 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 2023-24 school year.
0.64
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Swanson 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Clay International 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 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
57%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Swanson 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Clay International 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 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Swanson 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Clay International 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 2023-24 school year.
 
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