Serving 218 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Mellette Elementary - 07 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mellette Elementary - 07 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mellette Elementary - 07's student population of 218 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mellette Elementary - 07 ranks within the top 30% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mellette Elementary - 07 is 0.39, which is less 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
#127 out of 616 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
7%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
77%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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 Mellette Elementary - 07's ranking?
Mellette Elementary - 07 is ranked #127 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Mellette Elementary - 07?
218 students attend Mellette Elementary - 07.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mellette Elementary - 07 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mellette Elementary - 07?
Mellette Elementary - 07 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mellette Elementary - 07 offer ?
Mellette Elementary - 07 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mellette Elementary - 07 part of?
Mellette Elementary - 07 is part of Watertown School District 14-4.
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