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Medary Elementary - 05 vs. Hillcrest Elementary - 04

Should you attend Medary Elementary - 05 or Hillcrest Elementary - 04? 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.
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School Overview

School
Medary Elementary - 05
718 5th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Hillcrest Elementary - 04
304 15th Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 336 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Medary Elementary - 05 ranks in the top 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 316 students in grades Kindergarten-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 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-3
K-3
Total Students
336 students
316 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Medary 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 Hillcrest Elementary - 04 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Medary Elementary - 05.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hillcrest Elementary - 04.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Medary 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 Hillcrest Elementary - 04 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Medary Elementary - 05 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Brookings School District 05-1 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 Hillcrest Elementary - 04 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Brookings School District 05-1 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

#285 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 50%)
#385 out of 619 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Medary 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 Hillcrest Elementary - 04, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in SD)
45-49%
(Top 50% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Medary Elementary - 05 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Brookings School District 05-1 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 Hillcrest Elementary - 04 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Brookings School District 05-1 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 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 Medary Elementary - 05 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Brookings School District 05-1 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 Hillcrest Elementary - 04 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Brookings School District 05-1 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 Medary Elementary - 05 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hillcrest Elementary - 04 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
104
107
Grade 1 Students
82
71
Grade 2 Students
77
68
Grade 3 Students
73
70

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Medary Elementary - 05, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Brookings School District 05-1 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 Hillcrest Elementary - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Brookings School District 05-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Medary Elementary - 05, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Brookings School District 05-1 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 Hillcrest Elementary - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Brookings School District 05-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Medary Elementary - 05, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Brookings School District 05-1 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 Hillcrest Elementary - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Brookings School District 05-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Medary Elementary - 05, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Brookings School District 05-1 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 Hillcrest Elementary - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Brookings School District 05-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
72%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Medary Elementary - 05, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Brookings School District 05-1 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 Hillcrest Elementary - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Brookings School District 05-1 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%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Medary Elementary - 05, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Brookings School District 05-1 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 Hillcrest Elementary - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Brookings School District 05-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.46
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of Medary Elementary - 05, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Brookings School District 05-1 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 Hillcrest Elementary - 04, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Brookings School District 05-1 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%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Medary Elementary - 05, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Brookings School District 05-1 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 Hillcrest Elementary - 04, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Brookings School District 05-1 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
5%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Medary Elementary - 05, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Brookings School District 05-1 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 Hillcrest Elementary - 04, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Brookings School District 05-1 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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