Serving 1,010 students in grades 6-8, Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 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 32% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,010 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68's student population of 1,010 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,010 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 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 Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 is 0.61, which is more 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
#488 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
15%
3%
White
59%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben Reifel Middle School - 68's ranking?
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 is ranked #488 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Ben Reifel Middle School - 68?
1,010 students attend Ben Reifel Middle School - 68.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ben Reifel Middle School - 68?
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 offer ?
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 part of?
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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