Serving 22 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Summit Oaks-day - 40 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 7:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Summit Oaks-day - 40's student population of 22 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
1920
School Motto
Good moments become defining moments when families are healthy, safe, and accepted.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Summit Oaks-day - 40 is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
14%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
54%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Summit Oaks-day - 40?
22 students attend Summit Oaks-day - 40.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Summit Oaks-day - 40 students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are American Indian, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summit Oaks-day - 40?
Summit Oaks-day - 40 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Summit Oaks-day - 40 offer ?
Summit Oaks-day - 40 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Summit Oaks-day - 40 part of?
Summit Oaks-day - 40 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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