Discovery Elementary - 26 vs Memorial Middle School - 04
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 203 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Elementary - 26
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
873 students
Memorial Middle School - 04
Sioux Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,133 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary - 26 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Memorial Middle School - 04 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #134 of 226 | #35 of 102 |
| National rank | #19914 of 50,301 | #3570 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 873 | 1,133 |
| Enrollment | 873 | 1,133 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.9% | 30.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 55% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial Middle School - 04 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 57.5).
- •Memorial Middle School - 04 does better on math proficiency (55% vs 49%).
- •Memorial Middle School - 04 does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 51%).
- •Discovery Elementary - 26 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.9% vs 30.8%).
- •Memorial Middle School - 04 does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.5).
- •Memorial Middle School - 04 is the larger school with 1,133 students compared with 873.
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 Discovery Elementary - 26 better than Memorial Middle School - 04?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial Middle School - 04 ranks higher (68.9 vs 57.5 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 Discovery Elementary - 26 and Memorial Middle School - 04?
About 203 m in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Elementary - 26: 873. Memorial Middle School - 04: 1,133. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Elementary - 26 and Memorial Middle School - 04 rank in South Dakota?
Discovery Elementary - 26 is 134th of 226 and Memorial Middle School - 04 is 35th of 102 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).