Very Good
#150 of 574 schools in SD
Top 26% in state
Milbank Elementary - 03
Elementary School · Milbank School District 25-4 · Milbank, SD
A Milbank School District 25-4 elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
507 S 9th St, Milbank, SD 57252
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Milbank Elementary - 03 score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 19 points since 2019, reaching 67% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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
36.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Milbank Elementary - 03 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,900
Median home value
$184,500
Median rent
$525/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57252; 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 Lawrence SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Blue Sky Colony - 04Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | Not available | 10 | 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.
Milbank School District 25-4
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,156NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Milbank Elementary - 03 is listed in Milbank School District 25-4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Milbank Elementary - 03
Milbank Elementary - 03 is a public elementary school in Milbank, SD, part of Milbank School District 25-4, serving approximately 429 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #150 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Milbank Elementary - 03
What grades does Milbank Elementary - 03 serve?
Milbank Elementary - 03 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Milbank Elementary - 03?
Milbank Elementary - 03 has an enrollment of approximately 429 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milbank Elementary - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Milbank Elementary - 03 is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Milbank Elementary - 03 rank in SD?
Milbank Elementary - 03 ranks #150 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Milbank Elementary - 03's MySchoolScout rating?
Milbank Elementary - 03 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Milbank Elementary - 03?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Milbank Elementary - 03 has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Milbank Elementary - 03 a charter school?
No, Milbank Elementary - 03 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Milbank Elementary - 03 a Title I school?
No, Milbank Elementary - 03 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Milbank Elementary - 03?
36.1% of students at Milbank Elementary - 03 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 429
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Grant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (605) 432-6615
- Area population (ZIP 57252)
- 4,882
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 57252; 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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