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Parker Elementary - 02

Public | PK-6 | 200 students

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Posted April 12, 2004

It is a great system where all grades work together to make the learning atmosphere second to none. The teachers and staff work hard to make sure that every student reaches their highest potential.
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
100%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Dakota used the Dakota State Test of Educational Progress (Dakota STEP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The Dakota STEP is standards-based, which means it is aligned to South Dakota's educational standards and measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state. The standards-based Dakota STEP results are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See South Dakota's state standards

Source: South Dakota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
96%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Dakota used the Dakota State Test of Educational Progress (Dakota STEP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The Dakota STEP is standards-based, which means it is aligned to South Dakota's educational standards and measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state. The standards-based Dakota STEP results are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See South Dakota's state standards

Source: South Dakota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
93%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Dakota used the Dakota State Test of Educational Progress (Dakota STEP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The Dakota STEP is standards-based, which means it is aligned to South Dakota's educational standards and measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state. The standards-based Dakota STEP results are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See South Dakota's state standards

Source: South Dakota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
96%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Dakota used the Dakota State Test of Educational Progress (Dakota STEP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The Dakota STEP is standards-based, which means it is aligned to South Dakota's educational standards and measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state. The standards-based Dakota STEP results are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See South Dakota's state standards

Source: South Dakota Department of Education

Math

All Students96%
Female94%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female88%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Dakota used the Dakota State Test of Educational Progress (Dakota STEP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The Dakota STEP is standards-based, which means it is aligned to South Dakota's educational standards and measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state. The standards-based Dakota STEP results are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the South Dakota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Dakota's state standards

Source: South Dakota Department of Education

Math

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female100%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Dakota used the Dakota State Test of Educational Progress (Dakota STEP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The Dakota STEP is standards-based, which means it is aligned to South Dakota's educational standards and measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state. The standards-based Dakota STEP results are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the South Dakota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Dakota's state standards

Source: South Dakota Department of Education

Math

All Students90%
Female93%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female93%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Dakota used the Dakota State Test of Educational Progress (Dakota STEP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The Dakota STEP is standards-based, which means it is aligned to South Dakota's educational standards and measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state. The standards-based Dakota STEP results are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the South Dakota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Dakota's state standards

Source: South Dakota Department of Education

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Dakota used the Dakota State Test of Educational Progress (Dakota STEP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The Dakota STEP is standards-based, which means it is aligned to South Dakota's educational standards and measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state. The standards-based Dakota STEP results are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the South Dakota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Dakota's state standards

Source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 95% 81%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 12%
Hispanic 2% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Black 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 20%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • Distinguished School District past 5 years

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Painting
  • Photography
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Orchestra
Performing and written arts
  • Dance
  • Drama
Media arts
  • Video / Film production
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:15
School end time
  • 3:21
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
  • Before school
School Leader's name
  • Supt. Tracey Olson
Fax number
  • (605) 297-4381
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Track
  • Wrestling
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross country
  • Golf
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Painting
  • Photography
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Orchestra
Performing arts
  • Dance
  • Drama
Media arts
  • Video / Film production
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

More from this school
  • Parker is a great place for your children to attend school. The Parker School District has a great reputation that comes from the school’s dedication to the children we serve. I would like to invite you to visit our school. You will see that we offer a wide range of academic and extra curricular programs to help students acquire the skills they need to become exemplary citizens. Our mission is “Igniting Minds for the Future”! Parker School’s K-12 enrollment is just under 400 students. Average academic class sizes average from 15 for grades K-6 to 18 for grades 7-12. All of our students are under one roof. All of our elementary classrooms and a number of JH/HS classrooms are equipped with SMART Board technology. We offer a before school, after school, and summer care program called the Parker Learning Center. Parker School also operates the Little Pheasant Daycare open to the public for children, birth to Kindergarten. Our high levels of student achievement reflect our commitment to purposeful teaching practices. Our ACT scores are consistently above the national average. Our students rank higher than the national average on standardized testing. Parker School is proud to be a part of the Governor’s Laptop Initiative. All students in grades 9-12 have Gateway M285E Tablet PC’s to help them develop skills that are critical in our 21st century world. Our extra curricular offerings include a wide range of programs including drama, oral interpretation, drill team, cheerleading, student council, FCCLA, FFA, newspaper staff, yearbook, band, jazz band, pep band, marching band, chorus, All State Choir,
School leaders can update this information here.

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330 West 2nd
Parker, SD 57053
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Phone: (605) 297-3237

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