Jefferson Elementary - 09 vs Mellette Elementary - 07
Mellette Elementary - 07 has a higher overall rating of 7.5/10 compared to 5.4/10. In math proficiency, Jefferson Elementary - 09 leads at 89.0%.
Jefferson Elementary - 09
Watertown, SD
5.4/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 4th
332 students
Mellette Elementary - 07
Watertown, SD
7.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 4th
235 students
Ratings Comparison
| Metric | Jefferson Elementary - 09 | Mellette Elementary - 07 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.4 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.5 | 8.4 |
| Growth Score | 4.7 | 7.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.9% | 39.1% |
| Environment Score | 4.1 | 7.0 |
| State Rank | #388 of 574 | #156 of 574 |
| State Percentile | 33th | 73th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Jefferson Elementary - 09 | Mellette Elementary - 07 |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 89.0% | 82.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 89.0% | 77.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Jefferson Elementary - 09 | Mellette Elementary - 07 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 4th | Pre-K – 4th |
| Enrollment | 332 | 235 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 18.4:1 | 12.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.9% | 39.1% |
| Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23) | 2.4% | 15.3% |
| District | Watertown School District 14-4 | Watertown School District 14-4 |
| City | Watertown | Watertown |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Watertown (57201) | Watertown (57201) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,809 | $64,809 |
| Median Home Value | $223,600 | $223,600 |
| Median Rent | $903 | $903 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 21.3% | 21.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% | 10.4% |
| Avg Commute | 14 min | 14 min |