Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 vs Scotland Middle School - 05
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 7.6 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
Scotland Middle School - 05
Scotland · Public middle · Grades 5–8
84 students
| Measure | Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 Scotland, South Dakota | Scotland Middle School - 05 Scotland, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #71 of 102 |
| National rank | – | #6222 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 39 | 84 |
| Enrollment | 39 | 84 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 41.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 42% |
| city | Scotland | Scotland |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scotland Middle School - 05 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 22.6).
- •Scotland Middle School - 05 does better on math proficiency (42% vs 15%).
- •Scotland Middle School - 05 does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34.5%).
- •Scotland Middle School - 05 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.7% vs 84.6%).
- •Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.0).
- •Scotland Middle School - 05 is the larger school with 84 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 Scotland Middle School - 05?
On the Success Index (US), Scotland Middle School - 05 ranks higher (56.6 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 Scotland Middle School - 05?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Scotland and Scotland in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04: 39. Scotland Middle School - 05: 84. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 and Scotland Middle School - 05 rank in South Dakota?
Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 is unranked and Scotland Middle School - 05 is 71st of 102 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).