Serving 37 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 37:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11's student population of 37 students has grown by 48% 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
37 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 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 Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 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
#573 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
37:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.4%
22.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11's ranking?
Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 is ranked #573 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11?
37 students attend Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11?
Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 has a student ration of 37:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 offer ?
Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 part of?
Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 is part of Miller School District 29-4.
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