Tiospa Zina Tribal School serves 501 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤1% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Graduation Rate: 40-49%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤1%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tiospa Zina Tribal School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tiospa Zina Tribal School's student population of 501 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tiospa Zina Tribal School is 0.00, which is less 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)
≤1%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
100%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)40-49%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
29%
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?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while ≤1% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tiospa Zina Tribal School?
The graduation rate of Tiospa Zina Tribal School is 40-49%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Tiospa Zina Tribal School?
501 students attend Tiospa Zina Tribal School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Tiospa Zina Tribal School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tiospa Zina Tribal School?
Tiospa Zina Tribal School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tiospa Zina Tribal School offer ?
Tiospa Zina Tribal School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Tiospa Zina Tribal School part of?
Tiospa Zina Tribal School is part of Tiospa Zina Tribal School District.
School Reviews
5 8/13/2020
Good school used to come here when I was in 3rd grade, nice teachers, good food and double lunches and breakfasts, not very hard school work.
5 12/11/2012
Love this school, it is very friendly here at Tiospa Zina. They strive for excellence and working to find the very best in each and every kid :)
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