Douglas Middle School - 01 vs Patriot Elementary -06
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 243 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas Middle School - 01
Box Elder · Public middle · Grades 6–8
633 students
Patriot Elementary -06
Box Elder · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
982 students
| Measure | Douglas Middle School - 01 Box Elder, South Dakota | Patriot Elementary -06 Box Elder, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 102 | #112 of 226 |
| National rank | #5881 of 15,369 | #17535 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 633 | 982 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 982 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 35.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 54% |
| city | Box Elder | Box Elder |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patriot Elementary -06 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 58.1).
- •Patriot Elementary -06 does better on math proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •Patriot Elementary -06 does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Patriot Elementary -06 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 37.8%).
- •Douglas Middle School - 01 does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.8).
- •Patriot Elementary -06 is the larger school with 982 students compared with 633.
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 Douglas Middle School - 01 better than Patriot Elementary -06?
On the Success Index (US), Patriot Elementary -06 ranks higher (61.0 vs 58.1 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 Douglas Middle School - 01 and Patriot Elementary -06?
About 243 m in a straight line, between Box Elder and Box Elder in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas Middle School - 01: 633. Patriot Elementary -06: 982. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas Middle School - 01 and Patriot Elementary -06 rank in South Dakota?
Douglas Middle School - 01 is 69th of 102 and Patriot Elementary -06 is 112th of 226 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).