Marion Middle School - 03 vs Parker Jr. High - 03
A head-to-head comparison of two middle 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 Jr. High - 03
Parker · Public middle · Grades 7–8
74 students
| Measure | Marion Middle School - 03 Marion, South Dakota | Parker Jr. High - 03 Parker, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #47 of 102 |
| National rank | – | #4266 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 46 | 74 |
| Enrollment | 46 | 74 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 57% |
| city | Marion | Parker |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parker Jr. High - 03 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.6 vs 44.0).
- •Parker Jr. High - 03 does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44.5%).
- •Parker Jr. High - 03 does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34.5%).
- •Parker Jr. High - 03 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.1% vs 52.2%).
- •Marion Middle School - 03 does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.5).
- •Parker Jr. High - 03 is the larger school with 74 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 Jr. High - 03?
On the Success Index (US), Parker Jr. High - 03 ranks higher (65.6 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 Jr. High - 03?
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 Jr. High - 03: 74. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marion Middle School - 03 and Parker Jr. High - 03 rank in South Dakota?
Marion Middle School - 03 is unranked and Parker Jr. High - 03 is 47th of 102 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).