McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06 vs Mellette Elementary - 07
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06
Watertown · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
296 students
Mellette Elementary - 07
Watertown · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
267 students
| Measure | McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06 Watertown, South Dakota | Mellette Elementary - 07 Watertown, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #111 of 226 | #96 of 226 |
| National rank | #17362 of 50,301 | #15613 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 1–4 |
| Students | 296 | 267 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 267 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 47.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Watertown | Watertown |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mellette Elementary - 07 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.8 vs 61.2).
- •Mellette Elementary - 07 does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Mellette Elementary - 07 does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 47.6%).
- •McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06 is the larger school with 296 students compared with 267.
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 McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06 better than Mellette Elementary - 07?
On the Success Index (US), Mellette Elementary - 07 ranks higher (63.8 vs 61.2 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 McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06 and Mellette Elementary - 07?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Watertown and Watertown in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06: 296. Mellette Elementary - 07: 267. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06 and Mellette Elementary - 07 rank in South Dakota?
McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06 is 111th of 226 and Mellette Elementary - 07 is 96th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).