Top Rankings
Belle Fourche School District 09-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,346 students in Belle Fourche School District 09-1. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Belle Fourche School District 09-1 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
5 Schools
750 Schools
# Students
1,346 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Belle Fourche School District 09-1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 148 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#125 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.50
# American Indian Students
27 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
14%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
107 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
4,608 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
1,142 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
85%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
69 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
98
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
93
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
100
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
99
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
100
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
107
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
89
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
113
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
96
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
102
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
117
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
122
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
110
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,857 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,678 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$16 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending (20-21)
$14 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$11,857
$13,144
Spending / Student (20-21)
$10,678
$12,645
Best Belle Fourche School District 09-1 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belle Fourche High School - 01
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1301 12th Ave
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3350
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3350
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Rank: #22.
South Park Elementary - 03
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1816 Valley Dr
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3382
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3382
Grades: 1-4
| 392 students
Rank: #33.
Belle Fourche Middle School - 07
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1302 Ziebach St
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3367
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3367
Grades: 5-8
| 405 students
Rank: #44.
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 12th Ave
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-0955
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-0955
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: n/an/a
29 N 6th Ave
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3379
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3379
Grades: K
| 98 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belle Fourche School District 09-1?
Belle Fourche School District 09-1 manages 5 public schools serving 1,346 students.
What is the rank of Belle Fourche School District 09-1?
Belle Fourche School District 09-1 is ranked #121 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Belle Fourche School District 09-1?
85% of Belle Fourche School District 09-1 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belle Fourche School District 09-1?
Belle Fourche School District 09-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Belle Fourche School District 09-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,678 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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