Serving 12 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Summit Oaks-residential - 48 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
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 4:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in SD)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Oaks-residential - 48 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Summit Oaks-residential - 48's student population of 12 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Summit Oaks-residential - 48 is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
American Indian
25%
14%
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
8%
3%
White
42%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
18%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend Summit Oaks-residential - 48?
12 students attend Summit Oaks-residential - 48.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Summit Oaks-residential - 48 students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Oaks-residential - 48?
Summit Oaks-residential - 48 has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Summit Oaks-residential - 48 offer ?
Summit Oaks-residential - 48 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Summit Oaks-residential - 48 part of?
Summit Oaks-residential - 48 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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