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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Flex - 45 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Flex - 45's student population of 45 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Flex - 45 ranks within the top 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Flex - 45 is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#282 out of 616 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
18%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
7%
Black
22%
3%
White
40%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flex - 45's ranking?
Flex - 45 is ranked #282 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Flex - 45 often compared to?
Flex - 45is often viewed alongside schools like Success - 39 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 80%.
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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