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Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 vs. Meadowbrook Elementary - 10

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School Overview

School
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08
1701 Downing St
Rapid City, SD 57701
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Meadowbrook Elementary - 10
3125 W Flormann St
Rapid City, SD 57702
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 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 15-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 80% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 454 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 ranks in the top 20% 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 56% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
357 students
454 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Meadowbrook Elementary - 10.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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 Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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

#597 out of 619 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
#117 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Meadowbrook Elementary - 10, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
56%
(Top 20% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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 Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
61%
(Top 30% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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 Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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 Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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 Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
51
70
Grade 1 Students
62
57
Grade 2 Students
77
72
Grade 3 Students
61
65
Grade 4 Students
51
89
Grade 5 Students
55
101

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
53%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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 Meadowbrook Elementary - 10, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Meadowbrook Elementary - 10, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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 Meadowbrook Elementary - 10, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Meadowbrook Elementary - 10, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
20%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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 Meadowbrook Elementary - 10, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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
15%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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 Meadowbrook Elementary - 10, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.65
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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 Meadowbrook Elementary - 10, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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
100%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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 Meadowbrook Elementary - 10, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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
2%
(21-22 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Meadowbrook Elementary - 10, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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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