Serving 12 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Summit Oaks-residential - 48 ranks in the top 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 46%). 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 4:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in SD)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Oaks-residential - 48 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Summit Oaks-residential - 48's student population of 12 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Summit Oaks-residential - 48 is 0.73, 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)
(18-19)<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
American Indian
25%
14%
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
8%
3%
White
42%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
18%
6%
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 46% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend Summit Oaks-residential - 48?
12 students attend Summit Oaks-residential - 48.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Summit Oaks-residential - 48 students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Oaks-residential - 48?
Summit Oaks-residential - 48 has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Summit Oaks-residential - 48 offer ?
Summit Oaks-residential - 48 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Summit Oaks-residential - 48 part of?
Summit Oaks-residential - 48 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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