Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 vs. Hillcrest Elementary - 04
Should I attend Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 or Hillcrest Elementary - 04? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Hillcrest Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
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Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Serving 304 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Hillcrest Elementary - 04 ranks in the bottom 50% 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 50-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
K-3
K-3
Total Students
426 students
304 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#172 out of 616 schools in SD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#352 out of 616 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
125
100
Grade 1 Students
110
68
Grade 2 Students
97
65
Grade 3 Students
94
71
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
85%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
10%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%