Serving 668 students in grades 6-8, Axtell Park Middle School - 05 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
668 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥90%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥90%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
11%
14%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
17%
8%
Black
19%
3%
White
44%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Axtell Park Middle School - 05?
668 students attend Axtell Park Middle School - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Axtell Park Middle School - 05 students are White, 19% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Axtell Park Middle School - 05?
Axtell Park Middle School - 05 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Axtell Park Middle School - 05 offer ?
Axtell Park Middle School - 05 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Axtell Park Middle School - 05 part of?
Axtell Park Middle School - 05 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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