Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 vs Menno Middle School - 05
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 Middle School - 05
Menno · Public middle · Grades 6–8
37 students
| Measure | Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 Scotland, South Dakota | Menno Middle School - 05 Menno, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 39 | 37 |
| Enrollment | 39 | 37 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 44.5% |
| city | Scotland | Menno |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Menno Middle School - 05 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 22.6).
- •Menno Middle School - 05 does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 15%).
- •Menno Middle School - 05 does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Menno Middle School - 05 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 84.6%).
- •Menno Middle School - 05 does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.0).
- •Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 is the larger school with 39 students compared with 37.
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 Middle School - 05?
On the Success Index (US), Menno Middle School - 05 ranks higher (65.8 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 Middle School - 05?
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 Middle School - 05: 37. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 and Menno Middle School - 05 rank in South Dakota?
Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 is unranked and Menno Middle School - 05 is unranked among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).