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Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54

Public | K-5 | 486 students

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5 stars

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2012:
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2010:
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Posted April 23, 2013

This is one of the WORST schools I have ever sent my child to. The test scores are probably so high because the curriculum is so elementary (they were teaching things in the first grade that my daughter learned in pre-k at a school in Wisconsin). My daughter, who has an IQ of 150, was said to be "average" by the teacher, and was not allowed to take the test for TAG because the teacher did not think that she was in the 97th percentile. I tested her privately and turns out she was in the 99.9 percentile. I pulled her out of this school, and I enrolled her in the 2nd grade at Challenge Center (so she skipped first grade). I am disgusted that the school would not give my child the enrichment that she needed and that I begged them for. I am disgusted that they brushed her off as "average "without testing her. In cases like this, only the child suffers. They do not understand progressive learning; they seem to assume that all children are the same and learn in the same capacity, which they do not. Library books were censored. They reward with candy. If you are moving to Sioux Falls from out-of-state, do not be fooled by the GreatSchools Ratings. The name should be called Harvey Dumb.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2012

Excellent teachers with great teacher - student interactions. transferred my son here from a private school in Sioux Falls.. He hated going to his former school. He enjoys going to Harvey Dunn school and we have no problems getting him up for school. He is excelling in his studies! The principle has strong leadership skills and she is great to work with.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 21, 2012

I just finished 6 years of school at Harvey Dunn, and I loved all the teachers. Counseling there helped a lot with family and friend troubles, and there were no bullying issues at all. The teacher were always making sure their students were happy, and they would not give up on any kid that did not get average. Band, and orchestra was fantastic, they have a great system. I loved the principal, she was very kind and smart. There are lots of fun things and activities to do at Harvey Dunn. Love it!


Posted June 15, 2012

I have put 5 children through this school and find it EXCEPTIONAL! The teachers are amazing and when my last child moved on I cried!! When we moved I made sure we could open enroll here as I knew I did not want my children anywhere else! Thank you for 14 years of excellence!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2010

I had two children attend Harvey Dunn and the experience was exceptional. The teachers, principal and parent involvement make this school stand-out in performance. Having the Community Center on the same site is a tremendous benefit to the children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

The dedication of the parents and teachers to the school and school children is amazing!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2009

the teachers and administrators at Harvey Dunn are exceptional.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2009

We also open enrolled for the first time and our daughter excelled. Wonderful teachers :) thank you
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 16, 2009

We open enrolled in Harvey Dunn and just completed our first year there. The entire experience was wonderful. Our son was excited to go to school every morning!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
99%
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.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
99%
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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
95%
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 Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students97%
Female100%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities100%
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 Students97%
Female94%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities82%
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 Students96%
Female97%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students95%
Female100%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities91%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 91% 81%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 1%
Black 2% 2%
Hispanic 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 12%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 12%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2400 South Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
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Phone: (605) 371-4120

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