Andes Central Elementary - 02 vs Andes Central Middle School - 04
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Andes Central Elementary - 02
Lake Andes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
184 students
Andes Central Middle School - 04
Lake Andes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
51 students
| Measure | Andes Central Elementary - 02 Lake Andes, South Dakota | Andes Central Middle School - 04 Lake Andes, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #201 of 226 | – |
| National rank | #39504 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 184 | 51 |
| Enrollment | 184 | 51 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 15% |
| city | Lake Andes | Lake Andes |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Andes Central Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.5 vs 12.4).
- •Andes Central Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (32% vs 15%).
- •Andes Central Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 15%).
- •Andes Central Middle School - 04 does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 13.1).
- •Andes Central Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 184 students compared with 51.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Andes Central Elementary - 02 better than Andes Central Middle School - 04?
On the Success Index (US), Andes Central Elementary - 02 ranks higher (28.5 vs 12.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Andes Central Elementary - 02 and Andes Central Middle School - 04?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Lake Andes and Lake Andes in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andes Central Elementary - 02: 184. Andes Central Middle School - 04: 51. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andes Central Elementary - 02 and Andes Central Middle School - 04 rank in South Dakota?
Andes Central Elementary - 02 is 201st of 226 and Andes Central Middle School - 04 is unranked among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).