Serving 2 students in grades 6-8, Aberdeen Alternative Learning Center- 12 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 was <50% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
2 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
12:1
American Indian
50%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
50%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
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 45% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Aberdeen Alternative Learning Center- 12?
2 students attend Aberdeen Alternative Learning Center- 12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Aberdeen Alternative Learning Center- 12 students are American Indian, and 50% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aberdeen Alternative Learning Center- 12?
Aberdeen Alternative Learning Center- 12 has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Aberdeen Alternative Learning Center- 12 offer ?
Aberdeen Alternative Learning Center- 12 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Aberdeen Alternative Learning Center- 12 part of?
Aberdeen Alternative Learning Center- 12 is part of Aberdeen School District 06-1.
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