Longfellow Elementary - 05 vs Mitchell Middle School - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow Elementary - 05
Mitchell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
290 students
Mitchell Middle School - 02
Mitchell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
578 students
| Measure | Longfellow Elementary - 05 Mitchell, South Dakota | Mitchell Middle School - 02 Mitchell, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 226 | #56 of 102 |
| National rank | #13439 of 50,301 | #4928 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 290 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 51% |
| city | Mitchell | Mitchell |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Elementary - 05 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 62.5).
- •Longfellow Elementary - 05 does better on math proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Mitchell Middle School - 02 does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Mitchell Middle School - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 45.5%).
- •Longfellow Elementary - 05 does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 14.5).
- •Mitchell Middle School - 02 is the larger school with 578 students compared with 290.
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 Longfellow Elementary - 05 better than Mitchell Middle School - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Elementary - 05 ranks higher (67.0 vs 62.5 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 Longfellow Elementary - 05 and Mitchell Middle School - 02?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Mitchell and Mitchell in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Elementary - 05: 290. Mitchell Middle School - 02: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Elementary - 05 and Mitchell Middle School - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Longfellow Elementary - 05 is 85th of 226 and Mitchell Middle School - 02 is 56th of 102 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).