Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 serves 1,002 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,002 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68's student population of 1,002 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,002 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 is 0.62, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
11%
7%
Black
16%
3%
White
58%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ben Reifel Middle School - 68?
1,002 students attend Ben Reifel Middle School - 68.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ben Reifel Middle School - 68?
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 offer ?
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 part of?
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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