Serving 51 students in grades 9-12, Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 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 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (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
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09's student population of 51 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 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 Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 is 0.26, which is less 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
17:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
86%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09's ranking?
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 is ranked #282 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 often compared to?
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09is often viewed alongside schools like Black Hills Education Connections - 06 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 Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09?
The graduation rate of Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 is 40-59%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 80%.
How many students attend Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09?
51 students attend Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09?
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 offer ?
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 part of?
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 is part of Belle Fourche School District 09-1.
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