Serving 16 students in grades 6-8, Rapid City Online Middle School - 93 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority 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
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#213 out of 636 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
13%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
19%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
56%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rapid City Online Middle School - 93's ranking?
Rapid City Online Middle School - 93 is ranked #213 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Rapid City Online Middle School - 93?
16 students attend Rapid City Online Middle School - 93.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Rapid City Online Middle School - 93 students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are American Indian, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Rapid City Online Middle School - 93 offer ?
Rapid City Online Middle School - 93 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rapid City Online Middle School - 93 part of?
Rapid City Online Middle School - 93 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
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