Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 vs. Mount Vernon Elementary - 02
Should I attend Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 or Mount Vernon Elementary - 02? 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
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Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 410 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 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 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Serving 125 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
410 students
125 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
42% | 58%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#172 out of 616 schools in SD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#68 out of 616 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
15
Kindergarten Students
81
22
Grade 1 Students
68
22
Grade 2 Students
67
17
Grade 3 Students
57
17
Grade 4 Students
58
18
Grade 5 Students
79
14
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
6%
2%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
2%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
78%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.38
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
12%