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#573 of 574 schools in SD

Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11

Elementary School · Miller 29-4 · Miller, SD

A Miller 29-4 elementary school where students score 47 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 257, Miller, SD 57362

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2022)
  • 33:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-4.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-47.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile2th
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio33:1
District spending per student$15,359
Chronic Absenteeism6.1%

Students at Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2017, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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 24 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 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 26Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$61,607

Median home value

$147,600

Median rent

$546/mo

College educated

27.7%

Homeownership

61.5%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57362; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in Miller 29-4

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Miller Elementary - 02Enrollment path unverified8.2K–6Not available234Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Miller 29-4

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$15,359NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 is listed in Miller 29-4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11

Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 is a public elementary school in Miller, SD, part of Miller 29-4, serving approximately 33 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 33:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 out of 10 and ranks #573 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11

What grades does Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 serve?

Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11?

Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11?

The student-teacher ratio at Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 is 33:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 rank in SD?

Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 ranks #573 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11's MySchoolScout rating?

Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 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 Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 a charter school?

No, Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 a Title I school?

No, Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
33
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
Teachers (FTE)
1
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Hand County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.1%
Area population (ZIP 57362)
1,940
Area median age
44.7
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 57362; 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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