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Porcupine Day School

101 Main Street
Porcupine, SD 57772

Porcupine Day School serves 116 students in grades Kindergarten-8.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 116 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
Math Proficiency
: ≤5%
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Porcupine Day School's student population of 116 students has declined by 43% over five school years.

The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 75% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Total Students

116 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Porcupine Day School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (SD)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

≤5%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Porcupine Day School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

≤5%

54%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Porcupine Day School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

29:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Porcupine Day School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

100%

14%

This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Porcupine Day School and percentage of American Indian public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

Black

n/a

White

n/a

69%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.00

0.50

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Porcupine Day School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Porcupine Day School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Porcupine Day School's ranking?

Porcupine Day School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SD state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).

How many students attend Porcupine Day School?

116 students attend Porcupine Day School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

100% of Porcupine Day School students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Porcupine Day School?

Porcupine Day School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.

What grades does Porcupine Day School offer ?

Porcupine Day School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Porcupine Day School part of?

Porcupine Day School is part of Porcupine Day School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 116 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
Math Proficiency
: ≤5%
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education