Rock Creek Grant School serves 40 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
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 ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rock Creek Grant School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Rock Creek Grant School's student population of 40 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rock Creek Grant School is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
American Indian
100%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Rock Creek Grant School?
40 students attend Rock Creek Grant School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Rock Creek Grant School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rock Creek Grant School?
Rock Creek Grant School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rock Creek Grant School offer ?
Rock Creek Grant School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Rock Creek Grant School part of?
Rock Creek Grant School is part of Rock Creek Grant School District.
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