Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 vs Menno Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04
Scotland · Public elementary · Grades K–8
39 students
Menno Elementary - 02
Menno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
91 students
| Measure | Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 Scotland, South Dakota | Menno Elementary - 02 Menno, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #59 of 226 |
| National rank | – | #9874 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 39 | 91 |
| Enrollment | 39 | 91 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 40.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 74.5% |
| city | Scotland | Menno |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Menno Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 22.6).
- •Menno Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 15%).
- •Menno Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Menno Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.7% vs 84.6%).
- •Menno Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 13.0).
- •Menno Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 91 students compared with 39.
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 Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 better than Menno Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Menno Elementary - 02 ranks higher (72.1 vs 22.6 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 Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 and Menno Elementary - 02?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Scotland and Menno in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04: 39. Menno Elementary - 02: 91. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 and Menno Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 is unranked and Menno Elementary - 02 is 59th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).