Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 vs South Park Elementary - 03
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Fourche Middle School - 07
Belle Fourche · Public middle · Grades 5–8
414 students
South Park Elementary - 03
Belle Fourche · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
347 students
| Measure | Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 Belle Fourche, South Dakota | South Park Elementary - 03 Belle Fourche, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #64 of 102 | #165 of 226 |
| National rank | #5329 of 15,369 | #25131 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 1–4 |
| Students | 414 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 47% |
| city | Belle Fourche | Belle Fourche |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 50.1).
- •South Park Elementary - 03 does better on math proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 37%).
- •Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 53.9%).
- •South Park Elementary - 03 does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.8).
- •Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 is the larger school with 414 students compared with 347.
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 Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 better than South Park Elementary - 03?
On the Success Index (US), Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 ranks higher (60.7 vs 50.1 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 Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 and South Park Elementary - 03?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Belle Fourche and Belle Fourche in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Fourche Middle School - 07: 414. South Park Elementary - 03: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 and South Park Elementary - 03 rank in South Dakota?
Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 is 64th of 102 and South Park Elementary - 03 is 165th of 226 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).