Mellette Elementary - 07

Summary:

Mellette Elementary - 07 is a public elementary school located in Watertown, South Dakota, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 212 students. The school is part of the Watertown School District 14-4, which is ranked 56 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mellette Elementary - 07 has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 57th out of 202 elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 131st out of 201 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments is mixed compared to the district and state averages, with 42.86% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 48.05% proficient or better in Mathematics in 2023-2024. Compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Jefferson Elementary - 09 and McKinley Elementary - 06, Mellette Elementary - 07 lags behind in academic performance.

Mellette Elementary - 07 has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 33.96% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, compared to 14.68% at Jefferson Elementary - 09 and 52.56% at McKinley Elementary - 06. The school's ranking for low socioeconomic status students has fluctuated, and it has a higher chronic absenteeism rate than some nearby schools. Despite these challenges, Mellette Elementary - 07 has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending than the district average, suggesting that factors beyond just resources and staffing may be impacting its academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 619 2nd St NW
       Watertown, SD  57201


(605) 882-6385

District: Watertown School District 14-4

SchoolDigger Rank:
131st of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,331 Help


Students who attend Mellette Elementary - 07 usually attend:

Middle:    Watertown Intermediate School - 13
    Watertown Middle School - 02
High:    Watertown High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  212

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.4%
Hispanic:
9.4%
American Indian:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34% Help


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Compare Details Mellette Elementary - 07 ranks worse than 65.2% of elementary schools in South Dakota. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Watertown School District 14-4. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.41. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Mellette Elementary - 07 has the largest elementary school student body size in the Watertown School District 14-4.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mellette Elementary - 07 is $11,331, which is the 3rd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Watertown School District 14-4.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mellette Elementary - 07:

SchoolDigger ranks Mellette Elementary - 07 131st of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Mellette Elementary - 07 in the ranking list.)

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Watertown School District 14-4:

SchoolDigger ranks Watertown School District 14-4 56th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mellette Elementary - 07

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Rank History for all students at Mellette Elementary - 07

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 45.74 133rd 187 28.9%
2004 63.56 79th 189 58.2%
2005 74.71 24th 194 87.6%
2006 71.20 43rd 197 78.2%
2007 71.68 36th 194 81.4%
2008 63.23 80th 194 58.8%
2009 52.56 117th 196 40.3%
2010 51.10 126th 206 38.8%
2011 48.27 134th 205 34.6%
2012 59.91 102nd 214 52.3%
2013 63.78 74th 201 63.2%
2015 60.90 84th 209 59.8%
2016 45.05 129th 206 37.4%
2017 64.76 66th 207 68.1%
2018 39.71 135th 204 33.8%
2019 58.87 77th 206 62.6%
2021 67.69 57th 202 71.8%
2022 62.63 70th 202 65.3%
2023 56.61 88th 204 56.9%
2024 39.41 131st 201 34.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mellette Elementary - 07

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.96 40th 121 66.9%
2019 71.57 21st 121 82.6%
2021 81.93 12th 106 88.7%
2023 55.42 42nd 112 62.5%
2024 42.90 61st 110 44.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Mellette Elementary - 07

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.24 107th 163 34.4%
2019 72.35 32nd 155 79.4%
2021 73.32 30th 151 80.1%
2022 51.70 70th 150 53.3%
2023 51.11 75th 154 51.3%
2024 28.53 127th 165 23.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Mellette Elementary - 07

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.74 114th 170 32.9%
2019 39.45 104th 160 35.0%
2021 62.68 56th 157 64.3%
2022 71.76 37th 154 76.0%
2023 62.42 62nd 166 62.7%
2024 55.41 72nd 161 55.3%
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Rank History for White students at Mellette Elementary - 07

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.28 159th 186 14.5%
2019 54.22 80th 191 58.1%
2021 62.84 64th 185 65.4%
2022 56.78 70th 184 62.0%
2023 55.37 86th 185 53.5%
2024 45.42 108th 184 41.3%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Mellette Elementary - 07

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 369 369
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 383 383
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 372 372
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 372 372
1993 358 2 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 366
1994 339 0 5 0 2 n/a n/a 0 346
1995 318 1 2 0 8 n/a n/a 0 329
1996 318 1 2 0 8 n/a n/a 0 329
1997 294 1 3 10 12 n/a n/a 0 320
1998 291 1 4 6 9 n/a n/a 0 311
1999 280 1 3 10 7 n/a n/a 0 301
2000 288 0 2 6 9 n/a n/a 0 305
2001 289 1 3 5 8 n/a n/a 0 306
2002 316 1 2 2 10 n/a n/a 0 331
2003 316 1 2 2 10 n/a n/a 0 331
2004 302 2 2 8 8 n/a n/a 0 322
2005 290 2 2 12 11 n/a n/a 0 317
2006 298 4 1 9 10 n/a n/a 0 322
2007 292 2 2 10 9 n/a n/a 0 315
2008 303 2 1 8 11 n/a n/a 0 325
2009 305 2 1 11 10 n/a n/a 0 329
2010 306 2 2 8 8 n/a n/a 0 326
2011 308 4 1 10 2 0 3 0 328
2012 308 0 2 9 2 3 1 0 325
2013 312 0 2 10 8 1 6 0 339
2014 306 0 1 8 11 0 10 0 336
2015 316 0 1 13 12 0 11 0 353
2016 322 0 1 12 14 0 10 0 359
2017 198 1 1 3 6 0 8 0 217
2018 212 1 1 3 14 0 7 0 238
2019 218 0 1 5 15 0 7 0 246
2020 191 0 1 7 10 0 11 0 220
2021 176 0 1 11 12 0 9 0 209
2022 168 0 1 22 15 0 12 0 218
2023 162 1 1 20 16 0 12 0 212

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mellette Elementary - 07

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 369 15.9 23.2 n/a
1990 383 16.0 23.9 n/a
1991 372 16.0 23.2 n/a
1992 372 16.0 23.2 n/a
1993 366 16.0 22.9 n/a
1994 346 16.2 21.4 n/a
1995 329 16.4 20.1 n/a
1996 329 16.4 20.1 n/a
1997 320 15.8 20.3 14.1
1998 311 14.2 21.9 23.2
1999 301 16.2 18.6 22.9
2000 305 19.6 15.6 16.7
2001 306 18.8 16.3 17
2002 331 19.5 17.0 28.1
2003 331 19.5 17.0 28.1
2004 322 19.0 16.9 16.5
2005 317 21.0 15.1 26.8
2006 322 21.0 15.3 34.8
2007 315 20.5 15.4 33
2008 325 20.0 16.3 37.8
2009 329 20.3 16.2 35
2010 326 20.2 16.1 33.1
2011 328 21.2 15.4 33.2
2012 325 20.2 16.0 31.7
2013 339 20.9 16.2 35.1
2014 336 21.4 15.7 38.1
2015 353 23.0 15.3 38.5
2016 359 23.0 15.6 44
2017 217 15.5 13.9 41
2018 238 15.5 15.3 46.6
2019 246 15.3 16.0 40.2
2020 220 16.3 13.4 40
2021 209 17.3 12.0 31.6
2022 218 16.6 13.1 27.5
2023 212 16.6 12.7 34

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mellette Elementary - 07

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 369 15.9 23.2 n/a
1990 383 16.0 23.9 n/a
1991 372 16.0 23.2 n/a
1992 372 16.0 23.2 n/a
1993 366 16.0 22.9 n/a
1994 346 16.2 21.4 n/a
1995 329 16.4 20.1 n/a
1996 329 16.4 20.1 n/a
1997 320 15.8 20.3 14.1
1998 311 14.2 21.9 23.2
1999 301 16.2 18.6 22.9
2000 305 19.6 15.6 16.7
2001 306 18.8 16.3 17
2002 331 19.5 17.0 28.1
2003 331 19.5 17.0 28.1
2004 322 19.0 16.9 16.5
2005 317 21.0 15.1 26.8
2006 322 21.0 15.3 34.8
2007 315 20.5 15.4 33
2008 325 20.0 16.3 37.8
2009 329 20.3 16.2 35
2010 326 20.2 16.1 33.1
2011 328 21.2 15.4 33.2
2012 325 20.2 16.0 31.7
2013 339 20.9 16.2 35.1
2014 336 21.4 15.7 38.1
2015 353 23.0 15.3 38.5
2016 359 23.0 15.6 44
2017 217 15.5 13.9 41
2018 238 15.5 15.3 46.6
2019 246 15.3 16.0 40.2
2020 220 16.3 13.4 40
2021 209 17.3 12.0 31.6
2022 218 16.6 13.1 27.5
2023 212 16.6 12.7 34

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mellette Elementary - 07

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $824 (8.4%) $9,031 (91.6%) $9,854
2021 $1,167 (11.1%) $9,341 (88.9%) $10,508
2022 $771 (7.7%) $9,199 (92.3%) $9,970
2023 $1,031 (9.1%) $10,300 (90.9%) $11,331

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mellette Elementary - 07

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 77th of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 88th of 204 Elementary schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mellette Elementary - 07)59.552.5
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Watertown School District 14-4)57.957.3
 0.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.145.3
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mellette Elementary - 07)59.570
 10.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Watertown School District 14-4)65.666.7
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mellette Elementary - 07)56.535.9
 20.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Watertown School District 14-4)59.250.5
 8.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mellette Elementary - 07)52.256.4
 4.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Watertown School District 14-4)58.561.9
 3.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.7
 1.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mellette Elementary - 07)5844.3
 13.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Watertown School District 14-4)63.957.6
 6.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Mellette Elementary - 07)55.763.3
 7.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Watertown School District 14-4)54.849.5
 5.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students246212
 13.8%
African American01
American Indian1516
 6.7%
Asian11
Hispanic520
 300%
Pacific Islander00
White218162
 25.7%
Two or More Races712
 71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.2%34%
 6.3%


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Students at Mellette Elementary - 07 are 76% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% American Indian, 6% Two or more races.

Mellette Elementary - 07 ranks 131st of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 212 students attended Mellette Elementary - 07.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

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