Sanborn Central Elementary - 06
Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 serves 92 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 placed in the top 1% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 places among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Sanborn Central Elementary - 06's student population of 92 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 92 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 is ranked within the top 1% of all 638 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SD) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4 out of 638 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥80% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥80% | 54% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | 2% | 16% |
Asian | n/a | 2% |
Hispanic | 1% | 5% |
Black | n/a | 3% |
White | 89% | 70% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.48 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 35% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Sanborn Central School District 55-5 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 is Sanborn Central High School - 01 (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Sanborn Central Middle School - 02 (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Artesian Sanborn Central High School - 01 Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 37 students10
0.0 miles
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183 0 9-12 37 - Artesian Sanborn Central Middle School - 02 Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 42 students10
0.0 miles
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183 0 6-8 42 - Woonsocket Woonsocket Elementary - 03 Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 186 students10
9.9 miles
101 N 2nd Ave
Woonsocket, SD 57385
(605) 796-4431 9.9 PK-8 186 - Woonsocket Woonsocket High School - 01 Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 69 students10
9.9 miles
101 N 2nd Ave
Woonsocket, SD 57385
(605) 796-4431 9.9 9-12 69 - Artesian Upland Colony Elementary - 05 Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 25 students10
10.9 miles
24221 412th Ave
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183 10.9 K-8 25
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