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C C Lee Elementary - 05 vs. Simmons Elementary - 10

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School Overview

School
C C Lee Elementary - 05
1900 N State St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
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10/
10
Top 5%
Simmons Elementary - 10
1500 S 3rd St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5, C C Lee Elementary - 05 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Serving 416 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Simmons Elementary - 10 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
373 students
416 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at C C Lee Elementary - 05 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Simmons Elementary - 10 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at C C Lee Elementary - 05.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Simmons Elementary - 10.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at C C Lee Elementary - 05 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Simmons Elementary - 10 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at C C Lee Elementary - 05 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Aberdeen School District 06-1 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Simmons Elementary - 10 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Aberdeen School District 06-1 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#21 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 5%)
#459 out of 619 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of C C Lee Elementary - 05, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Simmons Elementary - 10, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 5% in SD)
42%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at C C Lee Elementary - 05 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Aberdeen School District 06-1 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Simmons Elementary - 10 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Aberdeen School District 06-1 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at C C Lee Elementary - 05 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Aberdeen School District 06-1 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Simmons Elementary - 10 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Aberdeen School District 06-1 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at C C Lee Elementary - 05 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Aberdeen School District 06-1 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Simmons Elementary - 10 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Aberdeen School District 06-1 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of C C Lee Elementary - 05 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Simmons Elementary - 10 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
55
74
Grade 1 Students
64
72
Grade 2 Students
68
67
Grade 3 Students
64
53
Grade 4 Students
65
73
Grade 5 Students
57
77

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at C C Lee Elementary - 05, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Aberdeen School District 06-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Simmons Elementary - 10, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Aberdeen School District 06-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at C C Lee Elementary - 05, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Aberdeen School District 06-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Simmons Elementary - 10, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Aberdeen School District 06-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at C C Lee Elementary - 05, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Aberdeen School District 06-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Simmons Elementary - 10, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Aberdeen School District 06-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at C C Lee Elementary - 05, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Aberdeen School District 06-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Simmons Elementary - 10, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Aberdeen School District 06-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
80%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at C C Lee Elementary - 05, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Aberdeen School District 06-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Simmons Elementary - 10, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Aberdeen School District 06-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at C C Lee Elementary - 05, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Aberdeen School District 06-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Simmons Elementary - 10, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Aberdeen School District 06-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.35
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of C C Lee Elementary - 05, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Aberdeen School District 06-1 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Simmons Elementary - 10, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Aberdeen School District 06-1 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at C C Lee Elementary - 05, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Aberdeen School District 06-1 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Simmons Elementary - 10, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Aberdeen School District 06-1 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at C C Lee Elementary - 05, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Aberdeen School District 06-1 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Simmons Elementary - 10, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Aberdeen School District 06-1 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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