South Shore Elementary - 04 serves 30 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
30 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
7%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
90%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
40%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
South Shore School District 14-3
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 76% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% SD state average).
How many students attend South Shore Elementary - 04?
30 students attend South Shore Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of South Shore Elementary - 04 students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Shore Elementary - 04?
South Shore Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Shore Elementary - 04 offer ?
South Shore Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is South Shore Elementary - 04 part of?
South Shore Elementary - 04 is part of South Shore School District 14-3.
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