Serving 478 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Meadowbrook Elementary serves the northwest part of Rapid City, SD, covering an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Families living within this zone can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Meadowbrook Elementary - 10's student population of 478 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
478 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
700 acres
School Rankings
Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 ranks within the top 20% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 is 0.50, 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
#117 out of 619 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
9%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.7%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Meadowbrook Elementary - 10's ranking?
Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 is ranked #117 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 often compared to?
Meadowbrook Elementary - 10is often viewed alongside schools like Corral Drive Elementary - 21, Pinedale Elementary - 11 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Meadowbrook Elementary - 10?
478 students attend Meadowbrook Elementary - 10.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meadowbrook Elementary - 10?
Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 offer ?
Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 part of?
Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
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