Serving 133 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Highmore Elementary - 02 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 30-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Highmore Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Highmore, SD, covering approximately 1,134.5 square miles, with typical drives to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 22.3 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 34.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highmore Elementary - 02's student population of 133 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
133 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Highmore Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highmore Elementary - 02 is 0.35, 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
#362 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
17%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.3%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highmore Elementary - 02's ranking?
Highmore Elementary - 02 is ranked #362 out of 619 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Highmore Elementary - 02?
133 students attend Highmore Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Highmore Elementary - 02 students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highmore Elementary - 02?
Highmore Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Highmore Elementary - 02 offer ?
Highmore Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highmore Elementary - 02 part of?
Highmore Elementary - 02 is part of Highmore-Harrold School District 34-2.
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