Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 vs Wakpala Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04
Mobridge · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
143 students
Wakpala Elementary - 02
Wakpala · Public elementary · Grades K–5
95 students
| Measure | Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 Mobridge, South Dakota | Wakpala Elementary - 02 Wakpala, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #114 of 226 | #206 of 226 |
| National rank | #17599 of 50,301 | #42152 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 143 | 95 |
| Enrollment | 143 | 95 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 15% |
| city | Mobridge | Wakpala |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 24.3).
- •Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 does better on math proficiency (52% vs 15%).
- •Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 44.5%).
- •Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 100%).
- •Wakpala Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 17.9).
- •Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 is the larger school with 143 students compared with 95.
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 Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 better than Wakpala Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 ranks higher (60.9 vs 24.3 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 Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 and Wakpala Elementary - 02?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Mobridge and Wakpala in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04: 143. Wakpala Elementary - 02: 95. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 and Wakpala Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 is 114th of 226 and Wakpala Elementary - 02 is 206th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).