Serving 21 students in grades 6-12, Structured Teaching - 12 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 is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Structured Teaching - 12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Structured Teaching - 12's student population of 21 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Structured Teaching - 12 ranks within the top 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Structured Teaching - 12 is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#272 out of 636 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
American Indian
5%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
9%
3%
White
71%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Structured Teaching - 12's ranking?
Structured Teaching - 12 is ranked #272 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 Structured Teaching - 12?
21 students attend Structured Teaching - 12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Structured Teaching - 12 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Structured Teaching - 12?
Structured Teaching - 12 has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Structured Teaching - 12 offer ?
Structured Teaching - 12 offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Structured Teaching - 12 part of?
Structured Teaching - 12 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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