Serving 57 students in grades 9-12, Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09's student population of 57 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
57 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#571 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
5%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
74%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
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 is Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09's ranking?
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 is ranked #571 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09?
The graduation rate of Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 is 60-79%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09?
57 students attend Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09?
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 offer ?
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 part of?
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 is part of Belle Fourche School District 09-1.
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