Serving 185 students in grades 5-6, Lennox Intermediate - 09 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Lennox Intermediate's attendance zone covers the entire Lennox, SD school district, spanning approximately 191.9 square miles, with an average distance of 8.8 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a typical drive time of 15-20 minutes. The furthest edge of the zone is located 13.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lennox Intermediate - 09 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lennox Intermediate - 09's student population of 185 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
185 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Lennox Intermediate - 09 ranks within the top 5% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lennox Intermediate - 09 is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#18 out of 619 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
90%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)0.5%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lennox Intermediate - 09's ranking?
Lennox Intermediate - 09 is ranked #18 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Lennox Intermediate - 09?
185 students attend Lennox Intermediate - 09.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Lennox Intermediate - 09 students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lennox Intermediate - 09?
Lennox Intermediate - 09 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lennox Intermediate - 09 offer ?
Lennox Intermediate - 09 offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lennox Intermediate - 09 part of?
Lennox Intermediate - 09 is part of Lennox School District 41-4.
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