Serving 28 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Goldenview Colony School - 04 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Goldenview Colony School - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Goldenview Colony School - 04's student population of 28 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
28 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Goldenview Colony School - 04 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goldenview Colony School - 04 is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#496 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
31%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goldenview Colony School - 04's ranking?
Goldenview Colony School - 04 is ranked #496 out of 636 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Goldenview Colony School - 04?
28 students attend Goldenview Colony School - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Goldenview Colony School - 04 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goldenview Colony School - 04?
Goldenview Colony School - 04 has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Goldenview Colony School - 04 offer ?
Goldenview Colony School - 04 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Goldenview Colony School - 04 part of?
Goldenview Colony School - 04 is part of Mccook Central School District 43-7.
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