Serving 22 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Summit Oaks-day - 40 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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
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)
(20-21)<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
14%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
54%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit Oaks-day - 40's ranking?
Summit Oaks-day - 40 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 Summit Oaks-day - 40?
22 students attend Summit Oaks-day - 40.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Summit Oaks-day - 40 students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are American Indian, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Oaks-day - 40?
Summit Oaks-day - 40 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Summit Oaks-day - 40 offer ?
Summit Oaks-day - 40 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Summit Oaks-day - 40 part of?
Summit Oaks-day - 40 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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