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#567 of 574 schools in SD
Westwood Rural Elementary - 05
Elementary School · Britton-hecla School District 45-4 · Britton, SD
A Britton-hecla School District 45-4 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
499 Westwood Rd, Britton, SD 57430
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westwood Rural Elementary - 05 score 25% 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 25% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westwood Rural 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 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,563
Median home value
$118,400
Median rent
$788/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57430; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Britton-Hecla School District 45-4
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britton-hecla Elementary - 02Enrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | Not available | 173 | Compare → |
| Sunset Colony Elementary - 04Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | Not available | 28 | 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.
Britton-hecla School District 45-4
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,160NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westwood Rural Elementary - 05 is listed in Britton-Hecla School District 45-4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westwood Rural Elementary - 05
Westwood Rural Elementary - 05 is a public elementary school in Britton, SD, part of Britton-hecla School District 45-4, serving approximately 34 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #567 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westwood Rural Elementary - 05
What grades does Westwood Rural Elementary - 05 serve?
Westwood Rural Elementary - 05 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Westwood Rural Elementary - 05?
Westwood Rural Elementary - 05 has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Rural Elementary - 05?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Rural Elementary - 05 is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westwood Rural Elementary - 05 rank in SD?
Westwood Rural Elementary - 05 ranks #567 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Westwood Rural Elementary - 05's MySchoolScout rating?
Westwood Rural Elementary - 05 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Westwood Rural Elementary - 05?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westwood Rural Elementary - 05 has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Westwood Rural Elementary - 05 a charter school?
No, Westwood Rural Elementary - 05 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westwood Rural Elementary - 05 a Title I school?
No, Westwood Rural Elementary - 05 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westwood Rural Elementary - 05?
91.2% of students at Westwood Rural 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
- 34
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Marshall County
- Phone
- (605) 448-2234
- Area population (ZIP 57430)
- 1,916
- Area median age
- 47.4
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 57430; 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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