May Overby Elementary - 09 vs Simmons Elementary - 10
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
May Overby Elementary - 09
Aberdeen · Public elementary · Grades K–5
327 students
Simmons Elementary - 10
Aberdeen · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
| Measure | May Overby Elementary - 09 Aberdeen, South Dakota | Simmons Elementary - 10 Aberdeen, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #128 of 226 | #164 of 226 |
| National rank | #19368 of 50,301 | #24781 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 327 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.5% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Aberdeen | Aberdeen |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •May Overby Elementary - 09 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 50.6).
- •May Overby Elementary - 09 does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Simmons Elementary - 10 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 53.5%).
- •May Overby Elementary - 09 does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.9).
- •Simmons Elementary - 10 is the larger school with 386 students compared with 327.
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 May Overby Elementary - 09 better than Simmons Elementary - 10?
On the Success Index (US), May Overby Elementary - 09 ranks higher (58.3 vs 50.6 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 May Overby Elementary - 09 and Simmons Elementary - 10?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Aberdeen and Aberdeen in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
May Overby Elementary - 09: 327. Simmons Elementary - 10: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do May Overby Elementary - 09 and Simmons Elementary - 10 rank in South Dakota?
May Overby Elementary - 09 is 128th of 226 and Simmons Elementary - 10 is 164th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).