Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 vs Rosa Parks Elementary - 15
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68
Sioux Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
885 students
Rosa Parks Elementary - 15
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
618 students
| Measure | Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #65 of 102 | #190 of 226 |
| National rank | #5405 of 15,369 | #34394 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 885 | 618 |
| Enrollment | 885 | 618 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 38% |
| Math proficiency | – | 35% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.3 vs 36.4).
- •Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 59.4%).
- •Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.8).
- •Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 is the larger school with 885 students compared with 618.
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 Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 better than Rosa Parks Elementary - 15?
On the Success Index (US), Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 ranks higher (60.3 vs 36.4 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 Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 and Rosa Parks Elementary - 15?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68: 885. Rosa Parks Elementary - 15: 618. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 and Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 rank in South Dakota?
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 is 65th of 102 and Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 is 190th of 226 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).