Serving 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Rockyford School - 03 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 434 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rockyford School - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Rockyford School - 03's student population of 434 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Rockyford School - 03 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 Rockyford School - 03 is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#635 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
93%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
13%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockyford School - 03's ranking?
Rockyford School - 03 is ranked #635 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?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Rockyford School - 03?
434 students attend Rockyford School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Rockyford School - 03 students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockyford School - 03?
Rockyford School - 03 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rockyford School - 03 offer ?
Rockyford School - 03 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rockyford School - 03 part of?
Rockyford School - 03 is part of Oglala Lakota County 65-1 School District.
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