Serving 20 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%).
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 7:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in SD)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Summit Oaks-residential - 48's student population of 20 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
20 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Good moments become defining moments when families are healthy, safe, and accepted.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Summit Oaks-residential - 48 is 0.27, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
White
85%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
34%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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?
<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?
20 students attend Summit Oaks-residential - 48.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Summit Oaks-residential - 48 students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summit Oaks-residential - 48?
Summit Oaks-residential - 48 has a student ration of 7:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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