Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04

1107 1st Ave E
Mobridge, SD 57601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 144 students in grades 3-5, Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 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 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 144 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 20% in SD
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04's student population of 144 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 ranks within the top 20% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (SD)
#102 out of 636 schools
(Top 20%)
60-64%
42%
55-59%
51%
20-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
31%
14%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
63%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04's ranking?
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 is ranked #102 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04?
144 students attend Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 students are White, 31% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04?
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 offer ?
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 part of?
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 is part of Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 144 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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