Serving 6 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Millbrook Colony 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 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: 6 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
Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04's student population of 6 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Millbrook Colony 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.
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 (01-02)
5%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
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 Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04?
6 students attend Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04?
Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04 offer ?
Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04 part of?
Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04 is part of Hanson School District 30-1.
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