Serving 5 students in grades 4-8, Spearfish At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in SD)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spearfish At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Spearfish At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09's student population of 5 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Spearfish At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 is 0.48, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
12:1
American Indian
40%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
60%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend Spearfish At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09?
5 students attend Spearfish At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Spearfish At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 students are White, and 40% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spearfish At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09?
Spearfish At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Spearfish At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 offer ?
Spearfish At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Spearfish At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 part of?
Spearfish At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 is part of Spearfish School District 40-2.
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