Memorial Middle School - 04 vs RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Memorial Middle School - 04
Sioux Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,133 students
RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
846 students
| Measure | Memorial Middle School - 04 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #35 of 102 | #68 of 226 |
| National rank | #3570 of 15,369 | #11114 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,133 | 846 |
| Enrollment | 1,133 | 846 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.8% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 64% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 68.9).
- •RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 does better on math proficiency (64% vs 55%).
- •RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 63%).
- •Memorial Middle School - 04 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 37.8%).
- •Memorial Middle School - 04 does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.6).
- •Memorial Middle School - 04 is the larger school with 1,133 students compared with 846.
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 Memorial Middle School - 04 better than RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17?
On the Success Index (US), RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 ranks higher (70.3 vs 68.9 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 Memorial Middle School - 04 and RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memorial Middle School - 04: 1,133. RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17: 846. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memorial Middle School - 04 and RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 rank in South Dakota?
Memorial Middle School - 04 is 35th of 102 and RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 is 68th of 226 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).