Journey Elementary - 05 vs. Explorer Elementary - 04
Should you attend Journey Elementary - 05 or Explorer Elementary - 04? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Explorer Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 362 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Journey Elementary - 05 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Serving 370 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Explorer Elementary - 04 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
362 students
370 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#167 out of 636 schools in SD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#113 out of 636 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
60
79
Grade 1 Students
60
62
Grade 2 Students
58
52
Grade 3 Students
62
59
Grade 4 Students
55
53
Grade 5 Students
67
65
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
6%
8%
% White
84%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
