Serving 25 students in grades 5-12, Falls Academy - 08 ranks in the bottom 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 is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Science Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Falls Academy - 08 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Falls Academy - 08's student population of 25 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Falls Academy - 08 is 0.62, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
36%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
16%
3%
White
48%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
30%
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 43% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend Falls Academy - 08?
25 students attend Falls Academy - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Falls Academy - 08 students are White, 36% of students are American Indian, and 16% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falls Academy - 08?
Falls Academy - 08 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Falls Academy - 08 offer ?
Falls Academy - 08 offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Falls Academy - 08 part of?
Falls Academy - 08 is part of West Central School District 49-7.
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