Serving 138 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Highmore 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 was 30-39% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#362 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
17%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
79%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highmore Elementary - 02's ranking?
Highmore Elementary - 02 is ranked #362 out of 619 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 42% SD state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Highmore Elementary - 02?
138 students attend Highmore Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Highmore Elementary - 02 students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highmore Elementary - 02?
Highmore Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Highmore Elementary - 02 offer ?
Highmore Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highmore Elementary - 02 part of?
Highmore Elementary - 02 is part of Highmore-Harrold 34-2 School District.
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