Serving 11 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hereford Elementary - 08 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in SD)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hereford Elementary - 08 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hereford Elementary - 08's student population of 11 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hereford Elementary - 08 is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
30%
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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend Hereford Elementary - 08?
11 students attend Hereford Elementary - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Hereford Elementary - 08 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hereford Elementary - 08?
Hereford Elementary - 08 has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hereford Elementary - 08 offer ?
Hereford Elementary - 08 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hereford Elementary - 08 part of?
Hereford Elementary - 08 is part of Meade School District 46-1.
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