Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20 vs Whittier Middle School - 08
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
632 students
Whittier Middle School - 08
Sioux Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
675 students
| Measure | Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Whittier Middle School - 08 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #205 of 226 | #96 of 102 |
| National rank | #41973 of 50,301 | #12137 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 632 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.4% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 25% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier Middle School - 08 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 24.5).
- •Whittier Middle School - 08 does better on math proficiency (25% vs 24%).
- •Whittier Middle School - 08 does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 31%).
- •Whittier Middle School - 08 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.1% vs 83.4%).
- •Whittier Middle School - 08 does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.0).
- •Whittier Middle School - 08 is the larger school with 675 students compared with 632.
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 Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20 better than Whittier Middle School - 08?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier Middle School - 08 ranks higher (28.9 vs 24.5 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 Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20 and Whittier Middle School - 08?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20: 632. Whittier Middle School - 08: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20 and Whittier Middle School - 08 rank in South Dakota?
Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20 is 205th of 226 and Whittier Middle School - 08 is 96th of 102 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).