Very Good
#139 of 574 schools in SD
Top 24% in state
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06
Elementary School · Ipswich Public School District 22-6 · Ipswich, SD
An Ipswich Public School District 22-6 elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 306, Ipswich, SD 57451
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 31:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 25 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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).
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Where Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 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
$85,795
Median home value
$221,100
Median rent
$1,019/mo
College educated
33.1%
Homeownership
81.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57451; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Ipswich Public School District 22-6
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deerfield Colony Elementary - 05Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–8 | Not available | 22 | Compare → |
| Ipswich Elementary - 02Enrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 177 | Compare → |
| Rosette Colony Elementary - 03Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–8 | Not available | 23 | 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.
Ipswich Public School District 22-6
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,269NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 is listed in Ipswich Public School District 22-6; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 is a public elementary school in Ipswich, SD, part of Ipswich Public School District 22-6, serving approximately 31 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 31:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #139 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06
What grades does Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 serve?
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06?
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06?
The student-teacher ratio at Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 is 31:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 rank in SD?
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 ranks #139 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06's MySchoolScout rating?
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 a charter school?
No, Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 a Title I school?
No, Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 31
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Edmunds County
- Phone
- (605) 426-6832
- Area population (ZIP 57451)
- 2,568
- Area median age
- 41
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 57451; 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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