Tiospaye Topa School serves 176 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Science Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tiospaye Topa School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tiospaye Topa School's student population of 176 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tiospaye Topa 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
100%
14%
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
Graduation Rate
<50%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
30%
School Statewide Testing
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?
≤10% 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 Tiospaye Topa School?
The graduation rate of Tiospaye Topa School is 50%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Tiospaye Topa School?
176 students attend Tiospaye Topa School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Tiospaye Topa School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tiospaye Topa School?
Tiospaye Topa School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tiospaye Topa School offer ?
Tiospaye Topa School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Tiospaye Topa School part of?
Tiospaye Topa School is part of Tiospaye Topa School District.
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