East Middle School - 30 vs General Beadle Elementary - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Middle School - 30
Rapid City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
613 students
General Beadle Elementary - 01
Rapid City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students
| Measure | East Middle School - 30 Rapid City, South Dakota | General Beadle Elementary - 01 Rapid City, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #90 of 102 | #220 of 226 |
| National rank | #8803 of 15,369 | #48930 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 613 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 21% |
| city | Rapid City | Rapid City |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Middle School - 30 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 11.8).
- •East Middle School - 30 does better on math proficiency (36% vs 21%).
- •East Middle School - 30 does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •East Middle School - 30 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.4% vs 100%).
- •East Middle School - 30 does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.6).
- •East Middle School - 30 is the larger school with 613 students compared with 483.
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 East Middle School - 30 better than General Beadle Elementary - 01?
On the Success Index (US), East Middle School - 30 ranks higher (44.6 vs 11.8 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 East Middle School - 30 and General Beadle Elementary - 01?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Rapid City and Rapid City in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Middle School - 30: 613. General Beadle Elementary - 01: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Middle School - 30 and General Beadle Elementary - 01 rank in South Dakota?
East Middle School - 30 is 90th of 102 and General Beadle Elementary - 01 is 220th of 226 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).