Elementary Immersion Center - 43 vs George McGovern Middle School -09
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elementary Immersion Center - 43
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
106 students
George McGovern Middle School -09
Sioux Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
780 students
| Measure | Elementary Immersion Center - 43 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | George McGovern Middle School -09 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 226 | #99 of 102 |
| National rank | #49822 of 50,301 | #13564 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 106 | 780 |
| Enrollment | 106 | 780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 14% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George McGovern Middle School -09 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.3 vs 8.4).
- •George McGovern Middle School -09 does better on math proficiency (14% vs 2.5%).
- •George McGovern Middle School -09 does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 10%).
- •George McGovern Middle School -09 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.5% vs 100%).
- •George McGovern Middle School -09 does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.1).
- •George McGovern Middle School -09 is the larger school with 780 students compared with 106.
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 Elementary Immersion Center - 43 better than George McGovern Middle School -09?
On the Success Index (US), George McGovern Middle School -09 ranks higher (21.3 vs 8.4 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 Elementary Immersion Center - 43 and George McGovern Middle School -09?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elementary Immersion Center - 43: 106. George McGovern Middle School -09: 780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elementary Immersion Center - 43 and George McGovern Middle School -09 rank in South Dakota?
Elementary Immersion Center - 43 is 225th of 226 and George McGovern Middle School -09 is 99th of 102 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).