Serving 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mckinley Elementary - 06 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mckinley Elementary - 06 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mckinley Elementary - 06's student population of 239 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mckinley Elementary - 06 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 Mckinley Elementary - 06 is 0.57, 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
#434 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
13%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
62%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Mckinley Elementary - 06's ranking?
Mckinley Elementary - 06 is ranked #434 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary - 06?
239 students attend Mckinley Elementary - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mckinley Elementary - 06 students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are American Indian, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley Elementary - 06?
Mckinley Elementary - 06 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mckinley Elementary - 06 offer ?
Mckinley Elementary - 06 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mckinley Elementary - 06 part of?
Mckinley Elementary - 06 is part of Watertown School District 14-4.
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