Edison Middle School - 06 vs Garfield Elementary - 19
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Middle School - 06
Sioux Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
937 students
Garfield Elementary - 19
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students
| Measure | Edison Middle School - 06 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Garfield Elementary - 19 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #44 of 102 | #212 of 226 |
| National rank | #4019 of 15,369 | #45094 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 937 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 937 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 88.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 19% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison Middle School - 06 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 19.6).
- •Edison Middle School - 06 does better on math proficiency (58% vs 19%).
- •Edison Middle School - 06 does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 27%).
- •Edison Middle School - 06 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 88.3%).
- •Garfield Elementary - 19 does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.6).
- •Edison Middle School - 06 is the larger school with 937 students compared with 574.
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 Edison Middle School - 06 better than Garfield Elementary - 19?
On the Success Index (US), Edison Middle School - 06 ranks higher (66.9 vs 19.6 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 Edison Middle School - 06 and Garfield Elementary - 19?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Middle School - 06: 937. Garfield Elementary - 19: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Middle School - 06 and Garfield Elementary - 19 rank in South Dakota?
Edison Middle School - 06 is 44th of 102 and Garfield Elementary - 19 is 212th of 226 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).