C C Lee Elementary - 05 vs Simmons Middle School - 03
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C C Lee Elementary - 05
Aberdeen · Public elementary · Grades K–5
356 students
Simmons Middle School - 03
Aberdeen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
464 students
| Measure | C C Lee Elementary - 05 Aberdeen, South Dakota | Simmons Middle School - 03 Aberdeen, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #31 of 226 | #59 of 102 |
| National rank | #5943 of 50,301 | #5078 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 356 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.7% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 54% |
| city | Aberdeen | Aberdeen |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C C Lee Elementary - 05 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 61.9).
- •C C Lee Elementary - 05 does better on math proficiency (67% vs 54%).
- •C C Lee Elementary - 05 does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 56%).
- •C C Lee Elementary - 05 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.7% vs 48.5%).
- •C C Lee Elementary - 05 does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.0).
- •Simmons Middle School - 03 is the larger school with 464 students compared with 356.
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 C C Lee Elementary - 05 better than Simmons Middle School - 03?
On the Success Index (US), C C Lee Elementary - 05 ranks higher (78.3 vs 61.9 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 C C Lee Elementary - 05 and Simmons Middle School - 03?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Aberdeen and Aberdeen in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C C Lee Elementary - 05: 356. Simmons Middle School - 03: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C C Lee Elementary - 05 and Simmons Middle School - 03 rank in South Dakota?
C C Lee Elementary - 05 is 31st of 226 and Simmons Middle School - 03 is 59th of 102 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).