Mckinley Elementary - 07 (Closed 2016)

716 E Dakota Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 136 students in grades Kindergarten-5, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
136 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SD)
(14-15)
40-49%
42%
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(14-15)
40-49%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mckinley Elementary - 07 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
37%
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
7%
7%
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Black
n/a
3%
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White
46%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
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Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% SD state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary - 07?
136 students attend Mckinley Elementary - 07.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Mckinley Elementary - 07 students are White, 37% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley Elementary - 07?
Mckinley Elementary - 07 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mckinley Elementary - 07 offer ?
Mckinley Elementary - 07 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mckinley Elementary - 07 part of?
Mckinley Elementary - 07 is part of Pierre School District 32-2.

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