East Middle School - 30 vs Patriot Elementary -06
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 8.9 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
Patriot Elementary -06
Box Elder · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
982 students
| Measure | East Middle School - 30 Rapid City, South Dakota | Patriot Elementary -06 Box Elder, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #90 of 102 | #112 of 226 |
| National rank | #8803 of 15,369 | #17535 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 613 | 982 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 982 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.4% | 35.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 54% |
| city | Rapid City | Box Elder |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patriot Elementary -06 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 44.6).
- •Patriot Elementary -06 does better on math proficiency (54% vs 36%).
- •Patriot Elementary -06 does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 41%).
- •Patriot Elementary -06 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 41.4%).
- •Patriot Elementary -06 does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.1).
- •Patriot Elementary -06 is the larger school with 982 students compared with 613.
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 Patriot Elementary -06?
On the Success Index (US), Patriot Elementary -06 ranks higher (61.0 vs 44.6 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 East Middle School - 30 and Patriot Elementary -06?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Rapid City and Box Elder in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Middle School - 30: 613. Patriot Elementary -06: 982. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Middle School - 30 and Patriot Elementary -06 rank in South Dakota?
East Middle School - 30 is 90th of 102 and Patriot Elementary -06 is 112th of 226 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).