Creekside Elementary - 07 vs Spearfish Middle School - 05
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 929 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creekside Elementary - 07
Spearfish · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
553 students
Spearfish Middle School - 05
Spearfish · Public middle · Grades 6–8
545 students
| Measure | Creekside Elementary - 07 Spearfish, South Dakota | Spearfish Middle School - 05 Spearfish, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #82 of 226 | #58 of 102 |
| National rank | #12995 of 50,301 | #5034 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 553 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23% | 17.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 43% |
| city | Spearfish | Spearfish |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Creekside Elementary - 07 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 62.1).
- •Creekside Elementary - 07 does better on math proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Creekside Elementary - 07 does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 51%).
- •Spearfish Middle School - 05 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.8% vs 23%).
- •Spearfish Middle School - 05 does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.8).
- •Creekside Elementary - 07 is the larger school with 553 students compared with 545.
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 Creekside Elementary - 07 better than Spearfish Middle School - 05?
On the Success Index (US), Creekside Elementary - 07 ranks higher (67.6 vs 62.1 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 Creekside Elementary - 07 and Spearfish Middle School - 05?
About 929 m in a straight line, between Spearfish and Spearfish in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creekside Elementary - 07: 553. Spearfish Middle School - 05: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creekside Elementary - 07 and Spearfish Middle School - 05 rank in South Dakota?
Creekside Elementary - 07 is 82nd of 226 and Spearfish Middle School - 05 is 58th of 102 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).