Britton-hecla Elementary - 02
Tel:
(605) 443-2234
- Britton-hecla Elementary - 02 serves 214 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Britton-hecla Elementary - 02 placed in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31%.
Top Placements
Britton-hecla Elementary - 02 places among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Britton-hecla Elementary - 02's student population of 214 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 214 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Britton-hecla Elementary - 02 is ranked within the top 20% of all 638 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Britton-hecla Elementary - 02 is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SD) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #121 out of 638 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 16% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 6% |
| Black | 2% | 3% |
| White | 90% | 69% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.48 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Britton-hecla Elementary - 02 is Britton-hecla High School - 01 (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Britton-hecla Junior High - 03 (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Westwood Rural Elementary - 05 (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Britton Britton-hecla High School - 01 Grades: 9-12 | 94 students
0.0 miles
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234 0.0 9-12 94 - Britton Britton-hecla Junior High - 03 Grades: 7-8 | 52 students
0.0 miles
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234 0.0 7-8 52 - Britton Westwood Rural Elementary - 05 Grades: K-8 | 22 students
0.1 miles
499 Westwood Rd
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234 0.1 K-8 22 - Britton Sunset Colony Elementary - 04 Grades: K-8 | 22 students
6.7 miles
41632 109th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234 6.7 K-8 22 - Britton Sunset Colony High School - 06 Grades: 9-12 | 10 students
6.8 miles
41632 109th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234 6.8 9-12 10
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