Serving 304 students in grades Kindergarten-5, O M Tiffany Elementary - 11 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 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: O M Tiffany Elementary serves the southeast part of Aberdeen, SD, covering an area of approximately 6.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
O M Tiffany Elementary - 11's student population of 304 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
304 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Home of the Golden Eagles
School Rankings
O M Tiffany 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 O M Tiffany Elementary - 11 is 0.57, which is more 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
#385 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.8%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 O M Tiffany Elementary - 11's ranking?
O M Tiffany Elementary - 11 is ranked #385 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend O M Tiffany Elementary - 11?
304 students attend O M Tiffany Elementary - 11.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of O M Tiffany Elementary - 11 students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O M Tiffany Elementary - 11?
O M Tiffany Elementary - 11 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does O M Tiffany Elementary - 11 offer ?
O M Tiffany Elementary - 11 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is O M Tiffany Elementary - 11 part of?
O M Tiffany Elementary - 11 is part of Aberdeen School District 06-1.
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