Baltic Middle School - 03 vs Dell Rapids Middle School - 03
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Dakota, United States, 8.5 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 Middle School - 03
Dell Rapids · Public middle · Grades 5–8
295 students
| Measure | Baltic Middle School - 03 Baltic, South Dakota | Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 Dell Rapids, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #49 of 102 | #21 of 102 |
| National rank | #4294 of 15,369 | #2404 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 110 | 295 |
| Enrollment | 110 | 295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.1% | 15.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | Baltic | Dell Rapids |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 65.4).
- •Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 19.1%).
- •Baltic Middle School - 03 does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.4).
- •Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 is the larger school with 295 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 Middle School - 03?
On the Success Index (US), Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 ranks higher (74.7 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 Middle School - 03?
About 8.5 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 Middle School - 03: 295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baltic Middle School - 03 and Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 rank in South Dakota?
Baltic Middle School - 03 is 49th of 102 and Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 is 21st of 102 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).