Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04

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Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 ranks 65 th of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Mobridge, South Dakota, with 116 students. The school is part of the Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 school district, which is ranked 54 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 has consistently outperformed the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 55.17%, compared to the state average of 50.04%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate was 56.56%, significantly higher than the state's 42.95%. The school has shown particularly strong performance among certain student subgroups, ranking 2nd out of 25 South Dakota elementary schools for Native American students and 14th out of 110 schools for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, the school has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.5% to 8.8% over the past three school years.

While Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 has consistently outperformed the state averages, the nearby Freeman Davis Elementary - 03 (within the same district) has a lower statewide ranking and lower test scores in both ELA and Mathematics. This suggests that Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 may be a stronger-performing school within the district. Additionally, the school's ability to maintain strong academic performance, particularly among its high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, is a notable achievement.

Detail:

Public 3-5

1107 1st Ave E
Mobridge, SD 57601

(605) 845-9210

District: Mobridge-Pollock 62-6

SchoolDigger Rank:
65^th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,615

Students who attend Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 usually attend:

Middle:	Mobridge Middle School - 02
High:	Mobridge High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 116

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.2%

American Indian:

33.6%

Asian:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.9%

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Compare Details Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 ranks better than 67.7% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.47. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 is $11,615.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04:

SchoolDigger ranks Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 65^th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

Native American students:

White students:

Mobridge-Pollock 62-6:

SchoolDigger ranks Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 54^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2009	35.14	156^th	196	20.4%
2010	30.35	170^th	206	17.5%
2011	30.79	176^th	205	14.1%
2012	25.09	187^th	214	12.6%
2013	45.02	143^rd	201	28.9%
2015	56.34	98^th	209	53.1%
2016	43.76	138^th	206	33.0%
2017	48.53	121^st	207	41.5%
2018	54.14	103^rd	204	49.5%
2019	63.64	66^th	206	68.0%
2021	52.22	101^st	202	50.0%
2022	63.26	67^th	202	66.8%
2023	72.85	44^th	204	78.4%
2024	63.47	65^th	201	67.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	47.61	72^nd	121	40.5%
2019	54.68	50^th	121	58.7%
2021	41.88	65^th	106	38.7%
2023	85.69	11^th	112	90.2%
2024	74.68	14^th	110	87.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	69.46	44^th	163	73.0%
2019	66.54	42^nd	155	72.9%
2021	49.52	79^th	151	47.7%
2022	67.89	42^nd	150	72.0%
2023	78.59	23^rd	154	85.1%
2024	63.42	57^th	165	65.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	40.13	112^th	170	34.1%
2019	60.19	56^th	160	65.0%
2021	55.37	73^rd	157	53.5%
2022	58.88	65^th	154	57.8%
2023	61.70	63^rd	166	62.0%
2024	61.30	63^rd	161	60.9%

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Rank History for Native American students at Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	75.55	5^th	35	85.7%
2019	78.73	4^th	28	85.7%
2021	71.52	2^nd	21	90.5%
2022	72.02	4^th	23	82.6%
2023	89.89	2^nd	25	92.0%
2024	75.92	2^nd	25	92.0%

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Rank History for White students at Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	57.73	78^th	186	58.1%
2019	82.14	14^th	191	92.7%
2021	79.10	19^th	185	89.7%
2022	76.84	38^th	184	79.3%
2023	82.75	17^th	185	90.8%
2024	73.88	33^rd	184	82.1%

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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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	103	1	0	1	49	n/a	n/a	154
2010	100	0	0	3	46	n/a	n/a	149
2011	90	0	1	1	48	0	0	140
2012	85	0	1	3	50	0	1	140
2013	88	1	1	3	53	0	1	147
2014	85	1	0	5	46	0	1	138
2015	81	0	1	2	60	0	4	148
2016	88	0	2	4	64	0	5	163
2017	90	1	1	4	58	0	5	159
2018	89	3	1	6	45	0	0	144
2019	75	3	0	7	57	0	1	143
2020	64	5	0	7	61	0	0	137
2021	62	3	1	4	58	0	4	132
2022	66	2	2	3	53	0	1	127
2023	71	1	2	2	39	0	1	116

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	154	11.9	12.9	46.8
2010	149	9.4	15.7	45
2011	140	9.4	14.8	54.3
2012	140	9.7	14.3	55
2013	147	11.6	12.6	46.3
2014	138	10.4	13.2	47.8
2015	148	11.0	13.4	44.6
2016	163	11.0	14.8	42.3
2017	159	9.4	16.8	43.4
2018	144	9.3	15.4	38.2
2019	143	8.4	17.0	45.5
2020	137	8.1	16.8	48.9
2021	132	9.0	14.5	49.2
2022	127	9.4	13.3	20.5
2023	116	10.4	11.1	31.9

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 Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	154	11.9	12.9	46.8
2010	149	9.4	15.7	45
2011	140	9.4	14.8	54.3
2012	140	9.7	14.3	55
2013	147	11.6	12.6	46.3
2014	138	10.4	13.2	47.8
2015	148	11.0	13.4	44.6
2016	163	11.0	14.8	42.3
2017	159	9.4	16.8	43.4
2018	144	9.3	15.4	38.2
2019	143	8.4	17.0	45.5
2020	137	8.1	16.8	48.9
2021	132	9.0	14.5	49.2
2022	127	9.4	13.3	20.5
2023	116	10.4	11.1	31.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$892 (10.2%)	$7,888 (89.8%)	$8,780
2021	$1,029 (11.2%)	$8,156 (88.8%)	$9,185
2022	$2,222 (20.9%)	$8,387 (79.1%)	$10,609
2023	$1,319 (11.4%)	$10,296 (88.6%)	$11,615

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 66^th of 206 Elementary schools	Ranks 44^th of 204 Elementary schools	10.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04)	55.1	55.1
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mobridge-Pollock 62-6)	55.1	55.1
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	49.1	45.3	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04)	67.3	59.2	8.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mobridge-Pollock 62-6)	67.3	59.2	8.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	52.7	51.1	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04)	62.2	68.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mobridge-Pollock 62-6)	62.2	68.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.3	47.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04)	42.2	68.6	26.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mobridge-Pollock 62-6)	42.2	68.6	26.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	49	47.7	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04)	76.8	64.7	12%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mobridge-Pollock 62-6)	76.8	64.7	12%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	48.7	5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04)	48.8	52.9	4.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mobridge-Pollock 62-6)	48.8	52.9	4.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	40.5	39.4	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04)	48.8	47.1	1.8%
5th Grade Science (Mobridge-Pollock 62-6)	48.8	47.1	1.8%
5th Grade Science (South Dakota)	42.1	39.9	2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04)	64.2	61.9	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mobridge-Pollock 62-6)	65	56.3	8.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04)	53.3	60.2	6.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Mobridge-Pollock 62-6)	48.2	44.7	3.4%
All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)	44.9	41.9	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	143	116	18.9%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	57	39	31.6%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	7	2	71.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	75	71	5.3%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.5%	31.9%	13.6%

Schools Near Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04	Public	3-5	1107 1st Ave E	Mobridge	57601	Walworth County	Mobridge-Pollock 62-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 845-9210	116	10	11.1	31.9%	71 (61.2%)	1 (0.9%)	2 (1.7%)	2 (1.7%)	39 (33.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	63.5	65^th of 201 public elementary schools	67.7%		72.8	44^th of 204 public elementary schools	78.4%	21	57.4	45.1	65.0	55.2	66.7	56.9	42.5	56.6	50.0	$11,615	$1,319	$10,296
Freeman Davis Elementary - 03	Public	K-2	601 E 4th Ave	Mobridge	57601	Walworth County	Mobridge-Pollock 62-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 845-9275	149	12	12.4	28.9%	97 (65.1%)	2 (1.3%)	4 (2.7%)	4 (2.7%)	42 (28.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$10,513	$1,107	$9,406
Wakpala Elementary - 02	Public	K-5	12250 SD Hwy 1806	Wakpala	57658	Corson County	Smee School District 15-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 845-3040	85	10	8.4	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.6	166^th of 201 public elementary schools	17.4%		27.5	162^nd of 204 public elementary schools	20.6%	4	42.9	40.0	46.7	42.9	28.6	25.0		18.4	13.3	$22,498	$3,713	$18,784
Selby Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	108 E Dakota St	Selby	57472	Walworth County	Selby Area School District 62-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 649-7818	91	9	9.6	17.6%	84 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)	59.4	79^th of 201 public elementary schools	60.7%		39.5	129^th of 204 public elementary schools	36.8%	50	71.4	75.0	50.0	65.8	57.1	58.3	33.3	50.0	33.3	$15,031	$1,168	$13,863

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