Needs Improvement
#533 of 574 schools in SD
Mccook Central Elementary - 02
Elementary School · Mccook Central School District 43-7 · Salem, SD
A Mccook Central School District 43-7 elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 310, Salem, SD 57058
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mccook Central Elementary - 02 score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mccook Central Elementary - 02 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average366/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,119
Median home value
$199,700
Median rent
$866/mo
College educated
25.5%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57058; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | K–1 | 0.2 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Goldenview Colony School - 04Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 3.9 mi | 28 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mccook Central School District 43-7
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,673NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mccook Central Elementary - 02 is listed in McCook Central School District 43-7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mccook Central Elementary - 02
Mccook Central Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school in Salem, SD, part of Mccook Central School District 43-7, serving approximately 208 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #533 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mccook Central Elementary - 02
What grades does Mccook Central Elementary - 02 serve?
Mccook Central Elementary - 02 serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Mccook Central Elementary - 02?
Mccook Central Elementary - 02 has an enrollment of approximately 208 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccook Central Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccook Central Elementary - 02 is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mccook Central Elementary - 02 rank in SD?
Mccook Central Elementary - 02 ranks #533 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Mccook Central Elementary - 02's MySchoolScout rating?
Mccook Central Elementary - 02 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Mccook Central Elementary - 02?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mccook Central Elementary - 02 has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mccook Central Elementary - 02 a charter school?
No, Mccook Central Elementary - 02 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mccook Central Elementary - 02 a Title I school?
No, Mccook Central Elementary - 02 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mccook Central Elementary - 02?
25.5% of students at Mccook Central Elementary - 02 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 208
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- McCook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.2%
- Phone
- (605) 425-2264
- Area population (ZIP 57058)
- 1,792
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 43
Official sources & links
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 57058; 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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