Serving 21 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Developmental Disabilities Program - 01 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 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in SD)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Developmental Disabilities Program - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Developmental Disabilities Program - 01's student population of 21 students has declined by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Developmental Disabilities Program - 01 is 0.51, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
12:1
American Indian
19%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
67%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
3%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% SD state average).
How many students attend Developmental Disabilities Program - 01?
21 students attend Developmental Disabilities Program - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Developmental Disabilities Program - 01 students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Developmental Disabilities Program - 01?
Developmental Disabilities Program - 01 has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Developmental Disabilities Program - 01 offer ?
Developmental Disabilities Program - 01 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Developmental Disabilities Program - 01 part of?
Developmental Disabilities Program - 01 is part of Black Hills Special Services Cooperative School District.
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