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
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Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 ranks in the bottom 50% 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 55-59% (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 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-3
PK-3
Total Students
358 students
509 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#285 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#350 out of 619 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
6
12
Kindergarten Students
103
144
Grade 1 Students
85
111
Grade 2 Students
85
121
Grade 3 Students
79
121
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
22%
6%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
66%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%