Summary:
The Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 school district in South Dakota is home to two elementary schools: Freeman Davis Elementary - 03 and Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04. These schools serve students from prekindergarten through 5th grade and provide education to the Mobridge-Pollock community.
Based on the available data, Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 appears to be the standout school in the district. The school has consistently ranked higher among South Dakota elementary schools, with a ranking of 44 out of 204 schools in 2022-2023 and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 has generally outperformed the district and state averages on Smarter Balanced Assessments, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. In contrast, Freeman Davis Elementary - 03 has a lower ranking (187 out of 214 in 2011-2012) and a lower 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Both schools in the Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 district face challenges related to chronic absenteeism, with both schools reporting a rate of 20.2%. Additionally, a significant percentage of students at both schools receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage in the student population. The higher per-student spending at Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 may contribute to the school's better performance, highlighting the importance of equitable funding and resource allocation across schools within the district.
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