Serving 60 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mcintosh Elementary - 02 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 30-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcintosh Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Mcintosh Elementary - 02's student population of 60 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mcintosh Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcintosh Elementary - 02 is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#509 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
45%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
37%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcintosh Elementary - 02's ranking?
Mcintosh Elementary - 02 is ranked #509 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Mcintosh Elementary - 02?
60 students attend Mcintosh Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Mcintosh Elementary - 02 students are American Indian, 37% of students are White, and 18% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcintosh Elementary - 02?
Mcintosh Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mcintosh Elementary - 02 offer ?
Mcintosh Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Mcintosh Elementary - 02 part of?
Mcintosh Elementary - 02 is part of Mcintosh School District 15-1.
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