Hillcrest Elementary - 04 vs. Medary Elementary - 05
Should I attend Hillcrest Elementary - 04 or Medary Elementary - 05? 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
Hillcrest Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Medary Elementary - 05 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 328 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Medary Elementary - 05 ranks in the top 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 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-3
K-3
Total Students
304 students
328 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#352 out of 616 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#278 out of 616 schools in SD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
100
94
Grade 1 Students
68
80
Grade 2 Students
65
82
Grade 3 Students
71
72
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
12%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
76%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
8%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%