Marion Elementary - 02 vs Marion Middle School - 03
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marion Elementary - 02
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
100 students
Marion Middle School - 03
Marion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
46 students
| Measure | Marion Elementary - 02 Marion, South Dakota | Marion Middle School - 03 Marion, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #49 of 226 | – |
| National rank | #8992 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 100 | 46 |
| Enrollment | 100 | 46 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 52.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 44.5% |
| city | Marion | Marion |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marion Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 44.0).
- •Marion Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Marion Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Marion Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 52.2%).
- •Marion Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 15.3).
- •Marion Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 100 students compared with 46.
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 Marion Elementary - 02 better than Marion Middle School - 03?
On the Success Index (US), Marion Elementary - 02 ranks higher (73.4 vs 44.0 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 Marion Elementary - 02 and Marion Middle School - 03?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Marion and Marion in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marion Elementary - 02: 100. Marion Middle School - 03: 46. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marion Elementary - 02 and Marion Middle School - 03 rank in South Dakota?
Marion Elementary - 02 is 49th of 226 and Marion Middle School - 03 is unranked among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).