A+
Excellent
96/100

Hereford Elementary - 08

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 15998 Cross S Rd, Hereford, SD 57785
Overall
A+
96/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 75% · Math 75% proficient · 95th percentile in South Dakota
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in South Dakota for achievement

Each score is graded separately against South Dakota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

96
Repit Score
out of 100
13
Students
enrolled
5.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%95/100reading 93rd percentile, math 97th percentile among South Dakota middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%67/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Dakota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency75% (+22 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency75% (+32 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 15998 Cross S Rd
City Hereford
ZIP Code 57785
District 4669930
NCES School ID 466993000735
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 57785

Understanding the community around Hereford Elementary - 08 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,146
Per Capita Income $31,506
Poverty Rate 3.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%
High School or Higher 95.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $225,800
Median Rent $782
Owner-Occupied 69.5%
Renter-Occupied 30.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Hereford Elementary - 08.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 61.5%
Female 38.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 100.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 13
Teachers (FTE) 2.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 5.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Hereford Elementary - 08?
Hereford Elementary - 08 has a Repit School Score of 96 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Hereford Elementary - 08?
Hereford Elementary - 08 has 13 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.9:1.
What grades does Hereford Elementary - 08 serve?
Hereford Elementary - 08 serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Hereford Elementary - 08 receive per student?
Hereford Elementary - 08 receives $10,790 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Hereford Elementary - 08 in 57785 ▼
Avg Home Value
$390,392
Avg Monthly Rent
$891
1-Year Change
+2.8%
% Renters
30.5%

Other Schools in 57785

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026