Porcupine Day School serves 111 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Porcupine Day School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Porcupine Day School's student population of 111 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 73% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Porcupine Day School is 0.00, which is less 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)≤5%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
12:1
American Indian
100%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SD state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend Porcupine Day School?
111 students attend Porcupine Day School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Porcupine Day School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Porcupine Day School?
Porcupine Day School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Porcupine Day School offer ?
Porcupine Day School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Porcupine Day School part of?
Porcupine Day School is part of Porcupine Day School District.
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