Serving 678 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65's student population of 678 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 117% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
678 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 ranks within the top 5% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#25 out of 636 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
8%
Black
2%
3%
White
75%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65's ranking?
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 is ranked #25 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 often compared to?
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65is often viewed alongside schools like All City Elementary - 50 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65?
678 students attend Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65?
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 offer ?
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 part of?
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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