Serving 27 students in grades 5-12, Our Home 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 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 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Our Home's student population of 27 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
27 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Our Home is 0.46, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
22%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
66%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)3.7%
23.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
34%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
8%
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 43% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend Our Home?
27 students attend Our Home.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Our Home students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Our Home?
Our Home has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Our Home offer ?
Our Home offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Our Home part of?
Our Home is part of Parkston School District 33-3.
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