Mountain View Elementary - 08 vs Spearfish Middle School - 05
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain View Elementary - 08
Spearfish · Public elementary · Grades K–K
168 students
Spearfish Middle School - 05
Spearfish · Public middle · Grades 6–8
545 students
| Measure | Mountain View Elementary - 08 Spearfish, South Dakota | Spearfish Middle School - 05 Spearfish, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 226 | #58 of 102 |
| National rank | #4432 of 50,301 | #5034 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–K | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 168 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 168 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 17.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 51% |
| Math proficiency | – | 43% |
| city | Spearfish | Spearfish |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain View Elementary - 08 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 62.1).
- •Spearfish Middle School - 05 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.8% vs 20.8%).
- •Mountain View Elementary - 08 does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.1).
- •Spearfish Middle School - 05 is the larger school with 545 students compared with 168.
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 Mountain View Elementary - 08 better than Spearfish Middle School - 05?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain View Elementary - 08 ranks higher (81.0 vs 62.1 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 Mountain View Elementary - 08 and Spearfish Middle School - 05?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Spearfish and Spearfish in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain View Elementary - 08: 168. Spearfish Middle School - 05: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain View Elementary - 08 and Spearfish Middle School - 05 rank in South Dakota?
Mountain View Elementary - 08 is 18th of 226 and Spearfish Middle School - 05 is 58th of 102 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).