Serving 116 students in grades 3-5, Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 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 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than 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 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04's student population of 116 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 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 Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 is 0.52, 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
#102 out of 636 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
33%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
61%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04's ranking?
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 is ranked #102 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04?
116 students attend Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 students are White, 33% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04?
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 offer ?
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 part of?
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 is part of Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 School District.
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