Medary Elementary - 05 vs. Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07
Should I attend Medary Elementary - 05 or Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07? 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
Medary Elementary - 05 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-3
K-3
Total Students
328 students
426 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#278 out of 616 schools in SD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#172 out of 616 schools in SD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
94
125
Grade 1 Students
80
110
Grade 2 Students
82
97
Grade 3 Students
72
94
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
12%
2%
% Black
5%
4%
% White
71%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%