Takini School

Hwy 34 East Cherry Creek Rd
Howes, SD 57748
Takini School serves 160 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • : <50%
  • : ≤5%
  • : ≤5%
  • : ≤10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Takini School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Takini School's student population of 160 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
160 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Takini 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.
This School
State Level (SD)
≤5%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Takini School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Takini School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Takini School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
100%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Takini School and percentage of American Indian public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Takini School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.00
<50%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Takini School and public school graduation rate of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Takini School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Takini School?
The graduation rate of Takini School is 50%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Takini School?
160 students attend Takini School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Takini School students are American Indian.
What grades does Takini School offer ?
Takini School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Takini School part of?
Takini School is part of Takini School District.

School Reviews

5   3/8/2024
Takini School is growing academically and artistically. Its classrooms are conducive to learning as well as the teachers are very hardworking.
- Posted by Teacher - Janel

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • : <50%
  • : ≤5%
  • : ≤5%
  • : ≤10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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