Serving 464 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 ranks in the top 20% 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 56% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Meadowbrook Elementary - 10's student population of 464 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
464 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 ranks within the top 20% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 is 0.41, 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
#112 out of 636 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
8%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
76%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadowbrook Elementary - 10's ranking?
Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 is ranked #112 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 often compared to?
Meadowbrook Elementary - 10is often viewed alongside schools like Corral Drive Elementary - 21, Pinedale Elementary - 11 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Meadowbrook Elementary - 10?
464 students attend Meadowbrook Elementary - 10.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadowbrook Elementary - 10?
Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 offer ?
Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 part of?
Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
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