B
Good
70/100

Highmore Elementary - 02

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 415 Iowa Ave S, Highmore, SD 57345
Overall
B
70/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.0 grade levels above the U.S. average · 51st percentile in South Dakota
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

70
Repit Score
out of 100
138
Students
enrolled
12.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%51/1000.0 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 2% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with South Dakota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −14 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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 proficiency67% (+14 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency67% (+24 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.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Dakota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White65%75%reading +5 pts, math +22 pts95th percentile (list)
Low-income30%50%reading -4 pts, math +24 pts72nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 415 Iowa Ave S
City Highmore
ZIP Code 57345
District 4680440
NCES School ID 468044000323
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 57345

Understanding the community around Highmore Elementary - 02 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $71,397
Per Capita Income $35,360
Poverty Rate 1.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%
High School or Higher 89.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $91,300
Median Rent $863
Owner-Occupied 84.8%
Renter-Occupied 15.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Highmore Elementary - 02.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.4%
Female 53.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 79.0%
American Indian 17.4%
Hispanic/Latino 2.2%
Two or More Races 1.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 138
Teachers (FTE) 10.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Highmore Elementary - 02?
Highmore Elementary - 02 has a Repit School Score of 70 out of 100, earning a grade of B. 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 Highmore Elementary - 02?
Highmore Elementary - 02 has 138 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1.
What grades does Highmore Elementary - 02 serve?
Highmore Elementary - 02 serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Highmore Elementary - 02 receive per student?
Highmore Elementary - 02 receives $14,299 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.

Other Schools in 57345

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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