Pinedale Elementary - 11 vs Southwest Middle School - 38
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pinedale Elementary - 11
Rapid City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students
Southwest Middle School - 38
Rapid City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
614 students
| Measure | Pinedale Elementary - 11 Rapid City, South Dakota | Southwest Middle School - 38 Rapid City, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #19 of 226 | #4 of 102 |
| National rank | #4443 of 50,301 | #1365 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 377 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.1% | 12.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 63% |
| city | Rapid City | Rapid City |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.0 vs 80.8).
- •Pinedale Elementary - 11 does better on math proficiency (74% vs 63%).
- •Pinedale Elementary - 11 does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 75%).
- •Southwest Middle School - 38 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 14.1%).
- •Southwest Middle School - 38 does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.1).
- •Southwest Middle School - 38 is the larger school with 614 students compared with 377.
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 Pinedale Elementary - 11 better than Southwest Middle School - 38?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Pinedale Elementary - 11 and Southwest Middle School - 38?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Rapid City and Rapid City in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pinedale Elementary - 11: 377. Southwest Middle School - 38: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pinedale Elementary - 11 and Southwest Middle School - 38 rank in South Dakota?
Pinedale Elementary - 11 is 19th of 226 and Southwest Middle School - 38 is 4th of 102 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).