Serving 7 students in grades 4-8, Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04 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% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04's student population of 7 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
7 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Motto
To improve the well-being of the youth in our care by responding to society's ever-changing needs.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04 is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
57%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04?
7 students attend Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04 students are American Indian, 29% of students are White, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04?
Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04 offer ?
Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04 offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04 part of?
Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04 is part of Plankinton School District 01-1.
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