McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06 vs Watertown Middle School - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 3.8 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
Watertown Middle School - 02
Watertown · Public middle · Grades 7–8
575 students
| Measure | McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06 Watertown, South Dakota | Watertown Middle School - 02 Watertown, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #111 of 226 | #34 of 102 |
| National rank | #17362 of 50,301 | #3489 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 296 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 50% |
| city | Watertown | Watertown |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watertown Middle School - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 61.2).
- •McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06 does better on math proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Watertown Middle School - 02 does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Watertown Middle School - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 38.2%).
- •McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06 does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.1).
- •Watertown Middle School - 02 is the larger school with 575 students compared with 296.
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 Watertown Middle School - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Watertown Middle School - 02 ranks higher (69.4 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 Watertown Middle School - 02?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Watertown and Watertown in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06: 296. Watertown Middle School - 02: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06 and Watertown Middle School - 02 rank in South Dakota?
McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06 is 111th of 226 and Watertown Middle School - 02 is 34th of 102 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).