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Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 vs. Black Hills Education Connections - 06

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School Overview

School
Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Black Hills Education Connections - 06
2910 4th Ave
Spearfish, SD 57783
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6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
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Overview
Serving 7 students in grades 4-8, Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 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 46%). 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 2:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (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 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 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
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 33% (majority American Indian).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
4-8
10-12
Total Students
7 students
31 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Black Hills Education Connections - 06 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
43% | 57%
77% | 23%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Black Hills Education Connections - 06.
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
1 teacher
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Black Hills Education Connections - 06 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
31:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Black Hills Education Connections - 06 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

<50%
(18-19 School Year Data)
<50%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Black Hills Education Connections - 06 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 1% in SD)(18-19 School Year Data)
<50%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Black Hills Education Connections - 06 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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<50%
(Top 30% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Black Hills Education Connections - 06 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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21-39%
(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Black Hills Education Connections - 06 with the average graduation rate observed in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Black Hills Education Connections - 06 by grade.
Grade 7 Students
1
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Grade 8 Students
6
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Grade 10 Students
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2
Grade 11 Students
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13
Grade 12 Students
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16

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
57%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Black Hills Education Connections - 06, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
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% Hispanic
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Black Hills Education Connections - 06, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Black Hills Education Connections - 06, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
43%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Black Hills Education Connections - 06, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Black Hills Education Connections - 06, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.50
0.29
This chart showcases the diversity score of Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Black Hills Education Connections - 06, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
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13%
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Black Hills Education Connections - 06, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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3%
(19-20 School Year Data)
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Black Hills Education Connections - 06, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
 
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