Madison Elementary - 07 vs Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 501 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Elementary - 07
Madison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
515 students
Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05
Piedmont · Public elementary · Grades K–4
514 students
| Measure | Madison Elementary - 07 Madison, South Dakota | Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 Piedmont, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #83 of 226 | #125 of 226 |
| National rank | #13156 of 50,301 | #18872 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 515 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.5% | 25.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 52% |
| city | Madison | Piedmont |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elementary - 07 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 59.0).
- •Madison Elementary - 07 does better on math proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Madison Elementary - 07 does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 42%).
- •Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 28.5%).
- •Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.1).
- •Madison Elementary - 07 is the larger school with 515 students compared with 514.
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 Madison Elementary - 07 better than Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elementary - 07 ranks higher (67.4 vs 59.0 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 Madison Elementary - 07 and Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05?
About 501 km in a straight line, between Madison and Piedmont in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Elementary - 07: 515. Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Elementary - 07 and Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 rank in South Dakota?
Madison Elementary - 07 is 83rd of 226 and Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 is 125th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).