D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Bennett County Elementary School - 03

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 201 5th St, Martin, SD 57551
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 4th percentile in South Dakota
Resources
A+
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

40
Repit Score
out of 100
229
Students
enrolled
11.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$23K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%4/1002.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%97/100Inputs 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 proficiency27% (−26 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−21 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
White30%50%reading -30 pts, math -7 pts10th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native25%15%reading +3 pts, math -2 pts35th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%30%reading -14 pts, math -10 pts17th percentile (list)
Low-income27%22%reading -8 pts, math -9 pts15th 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 201 5th St
City Martin
ZIP Code 57551
District 4606240
NCES School ID 460624000045
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 57551

Understanding the community around Bennett County Elementary School - 03 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $53,438
Per Capita Income $31,805
Poverty Rate 12.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.6%
High School or Higher 97.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $118,800
Median Rent $759
Owner-Occupied 68.8%
Renter-Occupied 31.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bennett County Elementary School - 03.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

American Indian 54.6%
Two or More Races 22.3%
White 15.7%
Hispanic/Latino 6.6%
Asian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 229
Teachers (FTE) 20.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bennett County Elementary School - 03?
Bennett County Elementary School - 03 has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Bennett County Elementary School - 03?
Bennett County Elementary School - 03 has 229 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1.
What grades does Bennett County Elementary School - 03 serve?
Bennett County Elementary School - 03 serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bennett County Elementary School - 03 receive per student?
Bennett County Elementary School - 03 receives $23,044 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bennett County Elementary School - 03 in 57551 ▼
Avg Home Value
$200,434
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,053
1-Year Change
+4.4%
% Renters
31.2%

Other Schools in 57551

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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