Rockyford Upper Elementary - 07 serves 156 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
156 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-24%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
98%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% SD state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% SD state average).
How many students attend Rockyford Upper Elementary - 07?
156 students attend Rockyford Upper Elementary - 07.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Rockyford Upper Elementary - 07 students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rockyford Upper Elementary - 07?
Rockyford Upper Elementary - 07 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rockyford Upper Elementary - 07 offer ?
Rockyford Upper Elementary - 07 offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Rockyford Upper Elementary - 07 part of?
Rockyford Upper Elementary - 07 is part of Oglala Lakota County 65-1 School District.
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