Serving 76 students in grades 6-8, Middle School Immersion Center - 53 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
76 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
12%
2%
Hispanic
35%
8%
Black
53%
3%
White
n/a
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% SD state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend Middle School Immersion Center - 53?
76 students attend Middle School Immersion Center - 53.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Middle School Immersion Center - 53 students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle School Immersion Center - 53?
Middle School Immersion Center - 53 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Middle School Immersion Center - 53 offer ?
Middle School Immersion Center - 53 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Middle School Immersion Center - 53 part of?
Middle School Immersion Center - 53 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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