Hillcrest Elementary - 04 vs. Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07
Should you attend Hillcrest Elementary - 04 or Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Hillcrest Elementary - 04 ranks in the bottom 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 45-49% (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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 ranks in the bottom 50% 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 55-59% (which is higher than 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 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
PK-3
PK-3
Total Students
316 students
509 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#385 out of 619 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#350 out of 619 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
13
12
Kindergarten Students
81
144
Grade 1 Students
82
111
Grade 2 Students
69
121
Grade 3 Students
71
121
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
6%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
74%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%