Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mckinley Elementary - 06 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mckinley Elementary - 06 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Mckinley Elementary - 06's student population of 234 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mckinley Elementary - 06 ranks within the top 30% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley Elementary - 06 is 0.53, which is more 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
#158 out of 636 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
10%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
66%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckinley Elementary - 06's ranking?
Mckinley Elementary - 06 is ranked #158 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary - 06?
234 students attend Mckinley Elementary - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Mckinley Elementary - 06 students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley Elementary - 06?
Mckinley Elementary - 06 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mckinley Elementary - 06 offer ?
Mckinley Elementary - 06 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mckinley Elementary - 06 part of?
Mckinley Elementary - 06 is part of Watertown School District 14-4.
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