Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Rockyford School - 03 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 404 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rockyford School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Porcupine, SD, covering an area of approximately 2,096.5 square miles. Families typically drive 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 25.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 41.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rockyford School - 03's student population of 404 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
404 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Rockyford School - 03 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockyford School - 03 is 0.11, 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
#618 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
94%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.4%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
13%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockyford School - 03's ranking?
Rockyford School - 03 is ranked #618 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Rockyford School - 03?
404 students attend Rockyford School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Rockyford School - 03 students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rockyford School - 03?
Rockyford School - 03 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rockyford School - 03 offer ?
Rockyford School - 03 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Rockyford School - 03 part of?
Rockyford School - 03 is part of Oglala Lakota County School District 65-1.
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