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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Medary Elementary - 05 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#315 out of 636 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
3%
3%
White
71%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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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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