Simmons Elementary - 10 vs Simmons Middle School - 03
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 303 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Simmons Elementary - 10
Aberdeen · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
Simmons Middle School - 03
Aberdeen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
464 students
| Measure | Simmons Elementary - 10 Aberdeen, South Dakota | Simmons Middle School - 03 Aberdeen, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #164 of 226 | #59 of 102 |
| National rank | #24781 of 50,301 | #5078 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 386 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 54% |
| city | Aberdeen | Aberdeen |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Simmons Middle School - 03 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 50.6).
- •Simmons Middle School - 03 does better on math proficiency (54% vs 32%).
- •Simmons Middle School - 03 does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Simmons Elementary - 10 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 48.5%).
- •Simmons Elementary - 10 does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.0).
- •Simmons Middle School - 03 is the larger school with 464 students compared with 386.
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 Simmons Elementary - 10 better than Simmons Middle School - 03?
On the Success Index (US), Simmons Middle School - 03 ranks higher (61.9 vs 50.6 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 Simmons Elementary - 10 and Simmons Middle School - 03?
About 303 m in a straight line, between Aberdeen and Aberdeen in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Simmons Elementary - 10: 386. Simmons Middle School - 03: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Simmons Elementary - 10 and Simmons Middle School - 03 rank in South Dakota?
Simmons Elementary - 10 is 164th of 226 and Simmons Middle School - 03 is 59th of 102 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).