Elementary Schools in Watertown School District 14-4


Summary:

The Watertown School District 14-4 in South Dakota is home to 6 elementary schools, serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. The district's schools exhibit a range of academic performance, with some standout institutions and others facing challenges.

Lincoln Elementary and Jefferson Elementary are the top-performing schools in the district, consistently ranking among the best in the state. These schools have demonstrated strong academic achievement, with high proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. In contrast, Roosevelt Elementary and Sunrise Colony appear to be the lowest-performing schools, with much lower proficiency rates across all subjects and grade levels.

The data also reveals disparities in student demographics and resource allocation within the district. Schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, such as McKinley Elementary, Mellette Elementary, and Roosevelt Elementary, tend to have lower academic performance. Additionally, the schools with the highest per-student spending, Roosevelt Elementary and Sunrise Colony, do not necessarily translate to the best academic outcomes, suggesting that simply spending more may not be the sole factor in driving student success.

District Detail

 200 NE 9th St
Watertown, SD 57201

 (605) 882-6312

SchoolDigger Rank:
99th of 147 South Dakota districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 3,606

Primary Schools: 5
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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