Serving 14 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Maurine Elementary - 04 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maurine Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Maurine Elementary - 04's student population of 14 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maurine Elementary - 04 ranks within the top 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maurine Elementary - 04 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#213 out of 636 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
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
29%
30%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maurine Elementary - 04's ranking?
Maurine Elementary - 04 is ranked #213 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Maurine Elementary - 04?
14 students attend Maurine Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Maurine Elementary - 04 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maurine Elementary - 04?
Maurine Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Maurine Elementary - 04 offer ?
Maurine Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Maurine Elementary - 04 part of?
Maurine Elementary - 04 is part of Faith School District 46-2.
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