Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 vs Westwood Rural Elementary - 05
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 301 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
Westwood Rural Elementary - 05
Britton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
38 students
| Measure | Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 Scotland, South Dakota | Westwood Rural Elementary - 05 Britton, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 39 | 38 |
| Enrollment | 39 | 38 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 24.5% |
| city | Scotland | Britton |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 17.8).
- •Westwood Rural Elementary - 05 does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 15%).
- •Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 92.1%).
- •Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 19.0).
- •Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 is the larger school with 39 students compared with 38.
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 Westwood Rural Elementary - 05?
On the Success Index (US), Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 ranks higher (22.6 vs 17.8 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 Westwood Rural Elementary - 05?
About 301 km in a straight line, between Scotland and Britton in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04: 39. Westwood Rural Elementary - 05: 38. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 and Westwood Rural Elementary - 05 rank in South Dakota?
Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 is unranked and Westwood Rural Elementary - 05 is unranked among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).