Hillcrest Elementary - 04 vs. Medary Elementary - 05
Should you attend Hillcrest Elementary - 04 or Medary Elementary - 05? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Medary Elementary - 05 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 316 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Hillcrest Elementary - 04 ranks in the bottom 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 45-49% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Serving 336 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Medary Elementary - 05 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 45-49% (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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-3
K-3
Total Students
316 students
336 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#410 out of 636 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#315 out of 636 schools in SD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
107
104
Grade 1 Students
71
82
Grade 2 Students
68
77
Grade 3 Students
70
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
3%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
15%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
74%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
