Serving 925 students in grades 6-8, Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 925 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Patrick Henry Middle School serves the southeast part of Sioux Falls, SD, covering an area of approximately 8.9 square miles. Families in the attendance zone can typically drive to the school in about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located around 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Patrick Henry Middle School - 07's student population of 925 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
925 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 ranks within the top 20% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 is 0.47, 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
#89 out of 619 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Black
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
White
72%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patrick Henry Middle School - 07's ranking?
Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 is ranked #89 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 often compared to?
Patrick Henry Middle School - 07is often viewed alongside schools like Edison Middle School - 06, Memorial Middle School - 04 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Patrick Henry Middle School - 07?
925 students attend Patrick Henry Middle School - 07.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Patrick Henry Middle School - 07?
Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 offer ?
Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 part of?
Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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