Serving 32 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Gracevale Colony Elementary - 06 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
32 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-59%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-59%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% SD state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% SD state average).
How many students attend Gracevale Colony Elementary - 06?
32 students attend Gracevale Colony Elementary - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Gracevale Colony Elementary - 06 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gracevale Colony Elementary - 06?
Gracevale Colony Elementary - 06 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gracevale Colony Elementary - 06 offer ?
Gracevale Colony Elementary - 06 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Gracevale Colony Elementary - 06 part of?
Gracevale Colony Elementary - 06 is part of Madison Central School District 39-2.
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