Serving 18 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Maurine Elementary - 04 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Top Rankings
Maurine Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#202 out of 619 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
31%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maurine Elementary - 04's ranking?
Maurine Elementary - 04 is ranked #202 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Maurine Elementary - 04?
18 students attend Maurine Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Maurine Elementary - 04 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maurine Elementary - 04?
Maurine Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Maurine Elementary - 04 offer ?
Maurine Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maurine Elementary - 04 part of?
Maurine Elementary - 04 is part of Faith School District 46-2.
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