Serving 31 students in grades 6-8, Axtell Park Middle School - 47 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Axtell Park Middle School - 47's student population of 31 students has grown by 82% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 450% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
31 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Axtell Park Middle School - 47 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Axtell Park Middle School - 47 is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#600 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
3%
3%
White
55%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
23%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Axtell Park Middle School - 47's ranking?
Axtell Park Middle School - 47 is ranked #600 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Axtell Park Middle School - 47?
31 students attend Axtell Park Middle School - 47.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Axtell Park Middle School - 47 students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Axtell Park Middle School - 47?
Axtell Park Middle School - 47 has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Axtell Park Middle School - 47 offer ?
Axtell Park Middle School - 47 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Axtell Park Middle School - 47 part of?
Axtell Park Middle School - 47 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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