Baltic Middle School - 03 vs Dell Rapids Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baltic Middle School - 03
Baltic · Public middle · Grades 6–8
110 students
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02
Dell Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–4
355 students
| Measure | Baltic Middle School - 03 Baltic, South Dakota | Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 Dell Rapids, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #49 of 102 | #2 of 226 |
| National rank | #4294 of 15,369 | #395 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 110 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 110 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.1% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 87% |
| city | Baltic | Dell Rapids |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.1 vs 65.4).
- •Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (87% vs 42%).
- •Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 19.1%).
- •Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.8).
- •Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 355 students compared with 110.
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 Baltic Middle School - 03 better than Dell Rapids Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 ranks higher (92.1 vs 65.4 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 Baltic Middle School - 03 and Dell Rapids Elementary - 02?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Baltic and Dell Rapids in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baltic Middle School - 03: 110. Dell Rapids Elementary - 02: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baltic Middle School - 03 and Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Baltic Middle School - 03 is 49th of 102 and Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 is 2nd of 226 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).