Medary Elementary - 05 vs. Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07
Should you attend Medary Elementary - 05 or Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07? 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
School
Top Rankings
Medary Elementary - 05 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
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Diversity
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Overview
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).
Serving 490 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 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 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-3
K-3
Total Students
336 students
490 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#315 out of 636 schools in SD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#435 out of 636 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
104
138
Grade 1 Students
82
122
Grade 2 Students
77
114
Grade 3 Students
73
116
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
15%
5%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
72%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
