Serving 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Terry Redlin Elementary - 11 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 20-24% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Terry Redlin Elementary - 11 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Terry Redlin Elementary - 11's student population of 473 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Terry Redlin Elementary - 11 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 Terry Redlin Elementary - 11 is 0.80, which is more 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
#579 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
13%
14%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
21%
8%
Black
22%
3%
White
30%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
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 Terry Redlin Elementary - 11's ranking?
Terry Redlin Elementary - 11 is ranked #579 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Terry Redlin Elementary - 11?
473 students attend Terry Redlin Elementary - 11.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Terry Redlin Elementary - 11 students are White, 22% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Terry Redlin Elementary - 11?
Terry Redlin Elementary - 11 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Terry Redlin Elementary - 11 offer ?
Terry Redlin Elementary - 11 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Terry Redlin Elementary - 11 part of?
Terry Redlin Elementary - 11 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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