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Medary Elementary - 05

718 5th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 323 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
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 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 50% in SD
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Medary Elementary - 05 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Medary Elementary - 05's student population of 323 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
323 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Medary Elementary - 05 ranks within the top 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Medary Elementary - 05 is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
#315 out of 636 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Medary Elementary - 05 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Medary Elementary - 05 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
3%
14%
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
13%
8%
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Black
3%
3%
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White
71%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Medary Elementary - 05 and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Medary Elementary - 05 and the public school average diversity score of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Medary Elementary - 05 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Medary Elementary - 05 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medary Elementary - 05's ranking?
Medary Elementary - 05 is ranked #315 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Medary Elementary - 05 often compared to?
Medary Elementary - 05is often viewed alongside schools like Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07, Hillcrest Elementary - 04 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Medary Elementary - 05?
323 students attend Medary Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Medary Elementary - 05 students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Medary Elementary - 05?
Medary Elementary - 05 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Medary Elementary - 05 offer ?
Medary Elementary - 05 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Medary Elementary - 05 part of?
Medary Elementary - 05 is part of Brookings School District 05-1.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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