John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 vs Memorial Middle School - 04
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
661 students
Memorial Middle School - 04
Sioux Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,133 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Memorial Middle School - 04 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #75 of 226 | #35 of 102 |
| National rank | #11940 of 50,301 | #3570 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 661 | 1,133 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 1,133 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 30.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 55% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (69.1 vs 68.9).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 does better on math proficiency (67% vs 55%).
- •Memorial Middle School - 04 does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 59%).
- •Memorial Middle School - 04 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 37.5%).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.9).
- •Memorial Middle School - 04 is the larger school with 1,133 students compared with 661.
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 John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 better than Memorial Middle School - 04?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 and Memorial Middle School - 04?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57: 661. Memorial Middle School - 04: 1,133. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 and Memorial Middle School - 04 rank in South Dakota?
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 is 75th of 226 and Memorial Middle School - 04 is 35th of 102 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).