Serving 127 students in grades 3-5, Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (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
Diversity
School Overview
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04's student population of 127 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#350 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
42%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
1%
3%
White
52%
69%
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
20%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #350 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04?
127 students attend Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 students are White, 42% 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 14:1, which is higher than 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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