Serving 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mellette Elementary - 07 ranks in the top 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 60-64% (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), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mellette Elementary - 07 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mellette Elementary - 07's student population of 235 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Mellette Elementary - 07 ranks within the top 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mellette Elementary - 07 is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#254 out of 619 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
7%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
74%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mellette Elementary - 07's ranking?
Mellette Elementary - 07 is ranked #254 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Mellette Elementary - 07?
235 students attend Mellette Elementary - 07.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mellette Elementary - 07 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mellette Elementary - 07?
Mellette Elementary - 07 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mellette Elementary - 07 offer ?
Mellette Elementary - 07 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mellette Elementary - 07 part of?
Mellette Elementary - 07 is part of Watertown School District 14-4.
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