Serving 23 students in grades 5-12, Falls - 08 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30% in SD)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Falls - 08 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Falls - 08's student population of 23 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
23 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Falls - 08 is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
48%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
7%
Black
17%
3%
White
22%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
29%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend Falls - 08?
23 students attend Falls - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Falls - 08 students are American Indian, 22% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falls - 08?
Falls - 08 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Falls - 08 offer ?
Falls - 08 offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Falls - 08 part of?
Falls - 08 is part of West Central School District 49-7.
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