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Mellette Elementary - 07

619 2nd St Nw
Watertown, SD 57201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 212 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Mellette Elementary - 07 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 212 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 50% in SD
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 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

Mellette Elementary - 07 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Mellette Elementary - 07's student population of 212 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
212 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Mellette Elementary - 07 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 Mellette Elementary - 07 is 0.41, 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)
#213 out of 636 schools
(Top 50%)
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65-69%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mellette Elementary - 07 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.
45-49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mellette Elementary - 07 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
8%
14%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mellette Elementary - 07 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mellette Elementary - 07 and the percentage of Black public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
76%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Mellette Elementary - 07 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
26%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mellette Elementary - 07 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
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mellette Elementary - 07 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 Mellette Elementary - 07's ranking?
Mellette Elementary - 07 is ranked #213 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Mellette Elementary - 07?
212 students attend Mellette Elementary - 07.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Mellette Elementary - 07 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mellette Elementary - 07?
Mellette Elementary - 07 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mellette Elementary - 07 offer ?
Mellette Elementary - 07 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mellette Elementary - 07 part of?
Mellette Elementary - 07 is part of Watertown School District 14-4.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 212 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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