Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 vs Madison Elementary - 07
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 39 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07
Brookings · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
509 students
Madison Elementary - 07
Madison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
515 students
| Measure | Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 Brookings, South Dakota | Madison Elementary - 07 Madison, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 226 | #83 of 226 |
| National rank | #24040 of 50,301 | #13156 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 509 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.4% | 28.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 58% |
| city | Brookings | Madison |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elementary - 07 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 51.6).
- •Madison Elementary - 07 does better on math proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Madison Elementary - 07 does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 37%).
- •Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.4% vs 28.5%).
- •Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.1).
- •Madison Elementary - 07 is the larger school with 515 students compared with 509.
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 Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 better than Madison Elementary - 07?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elementary - 07 ranks higher (67.4 vs 51.6 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 Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 and Madison Elementary - 07?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Brookings and Madison in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07: 509. Madison Elementary - 07: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 and Madison Elementary - 07 rank in South Dakota?
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 is 160th of 226 and Madison Elementary - 07 is 83rd of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).