Flex - 45 (Closed 2023)

201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 45 students in grades 6-12, Flex - 45 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 8:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
45 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (SD)
#272 out of 636 schools
(Top 50%)
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<50%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Flex - 45 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.
<50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Flex - 45 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Flex - 45 and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
18%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Flex - 45 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
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Flex - 45 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
22%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Flex - 45 and the percentage of Black public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
40%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Flex - 45 and the percentage of White public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Flex - 45 and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Flex - 45.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Flex - 45 and the public school average diversity score of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<50%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Flex - 45 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
100%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Flex - 45 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Flex - 45 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flex - 45's ranking?
Flex - 45 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).
What is the graduation rate of Flex - 45?
The graduation rate of Flex - 45 is 50%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Flex - 45?
45 students attend Flex - 45.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Flex - 45 students are White, 22% of students are Black, 18% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Flex - 45?
Flex - 45 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Flex - 45 offer ?
Flex - 45 offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Flex - 45 part of?
Flex - 45 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.

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