Serving 18 students in grades 8-12, Sequel Transition - 07 ranks in the top 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 43%). 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 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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: 8-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30% in SD)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sequel Transition - 07 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sequel Transition - 07's student population of 18 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sequel Transition - 07 is 0.60, 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)
<50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
28%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
11%
3%
White
56%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
29%
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 43% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend Sequel Transition - 07?
18 students attend Sequel Transition - 07.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Sequel Transition - 07 students are White, 28% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sequel Transition - 07?
Sequel Transition - 07 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sequel Transition - 07 offer ?
Sequel Transition - 07 offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sequel Transition - 07 part of?
Sequel Transition - 07 is part of West Central School District 49-7.
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