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#554 of 574 schools in SD
Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05
Elementary School · Clark School District 12-2 · Garden City, SD
A Clark School District 12-2 elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1004 Hillcrest Dr, Garden City, SD 57236
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05 score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,250
College educated
8.9%
Homeownership
89.7%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57236; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in Clark School District 12-2
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Elementary - 02Enrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 213 | Compare → |
| Fordham Colony Elementary - 04Enrollment path unverified | 2.3 | K–8 | Not available | 42 | Compare → |
| Silver Lake Colony - 07Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | Not available | 20 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Clark School District 12-2
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,583NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05 is listed in Clark School District 12-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05
Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05 is a public elementary school in Garden City, SD, part of Clark School District 12-2, serving approximately 32 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #554 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05
What grades does Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05 serve?
Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05?
Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05 has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05 is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05 rank in SD?
Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05 ranks #554 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05 has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05 a charter school?
No, Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05 a Title I school?
No, Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05?
90.6% of students at Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 32
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.1%
- Phone
- (605) 532-3606
- Area population (ZIP 57236)
- 103
- Area median age
- 48.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57236; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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