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Hill City Elementary - 02 vs. Custer Elementary - 02

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School Overview

School
Hill City Elementary - 02
341 Main St
Hill City, SD 57745
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Custer Elementary - 02
1415 Wildcat Ln
Custer, SD 57730
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Custer Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hill City Elementary - 02 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 13:1 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).
Serving 293 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Custer Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-6
Total Students
236 students
293 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hill City Elementary - 02 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Custer Elementary - 02 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hill City Elementary - 02.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Custer Elementary - 02.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hill City Elementary - 02 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Custer Elementary - 02 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hill City Elementary - 02 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hill City School District 51-2 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 Custer Elementary - 02 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Custer School District 16-1 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

#416 out of 619 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
#142 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hill City Elementary - 02, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Custer Elementary - 02, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
60-64%
(Top 20% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hill City Elementary - 02 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hill City School District 51-2 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 Custer Elementary - 02 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Custer School District 16-1 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hill City Elementary - 02 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hill City School District 51-2 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 Custer Elementary - 02 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Custer School District 16-1 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 20% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hill City Elementary - 02 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hill City School District 51-2 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 Custer Elementary - 02 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Custer School District 16-1 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 Hill City Elementary - 02 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Custer Elementary - 02 by grade.
Pre-K Students
12
-
Kindergarten Students
32
49
Grade 1 Students
30
41
Grade 2 Students
42
33
Grade 3 Students
35
41
Grade 4 Students
44
36
Grade 5 Students
41
44
Grade 6 Students
-
49

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hill City Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hill City School District 51-2 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 Custer Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Custer School District 16-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hill City Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hill City School District 51-2 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 Custer Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Custer School District 16-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hill City Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hill City School District 51-2 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 Custer Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Custer School District 16-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hill City Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hill City School District 51-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Custer Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Custer School District 16-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% White
72%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hill City Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hill City School District 51-2 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 Custer Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Custer School District 16-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hill City Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hill City School District 51-2 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 Custer Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Custer School District 16-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.45
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hill City Elementary - 02, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hill City School District 51-2 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 Custer Elementary - 02, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Custer School District 16-1 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
24%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hill City Elementary - 02, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hill City School District 51-2 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 Custer Elementary - 02, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Custer School District 16-1 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
6%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hill City Elementary - 02, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hill City School District 51-2 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 Custer Elementary - 02, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Custer School District 16-1 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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