Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 vs. Black Hills Education Connections - 06
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
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Most improved public schools
Black Hills Education Connections - 06 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
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Community Size
Overview
Serving 51 students in grades 9-12, Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
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 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Serving 31 students in grades 10-12, Black Hills Education Connections - 06 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
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 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
10-12
Total Students
51 students
31 students
% Male | % Female
61% | 39%
77% | 23%
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
31:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#282 out of 616 schools in SD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#282 out of 616 schools in SD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Graduation Rate
40-59%
40-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 10 Students
3
2
Grade 11 Students
20
13
Grade 12 Students
28
16
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
10%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
n/a
n/a
n/a
% White
86%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
