Marion Middle School - 03 vs Parker Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 10.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marion Middle School - 03
Marion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
46 students
Parker Elementary - 02
Parker · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
238 students
| Measure | Marion Middle School - 03 Marion, South Dakota | Parker Elementary - 02 Parker, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #56 of 226 |
| National rank | – | #9665 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 46 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 46 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 57% |
| city | Marion | Parker |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parker Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 44.0).
- •Parker Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44.5%).
- •Parker Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 34.5%).
- •Parker Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 52.2%).
- •Parker Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.3).
- •Parker Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 238 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 Middle School - 03 better than Parker Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Parker Elementary - 02 ranks higher (72.4 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 Middle School - 03 and Parker Elementary - 02?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Marion and Parker in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marion Middle School - 03: 46. Parker Elementary - 02: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marion Middle School - 03 and Parker Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Marion Middle School - 03 is unranked and Parker Elementary - 02 is 56th of 226 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).