Tiospaye Topa School serves 166 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Science Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tiospaye Topa School's student population of 166 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
166 students
Showing 2011–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tiospaye Topa School is 0.00, 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)
≤5%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
100%
14%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)83.7%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 17-year historical data
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tiospaye Topa School?
The graduation rate of Tiospaye Topa School is 50%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Tiospaye Topa School?
166 students attend Tiospaye Topa School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Tiospaye Topa School students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tiospaye Topa School?
Tiospaye Topa School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tiospaye Topa School offer ?
Tiospaye Topa School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tiospaye Topa School part of?
Tiospaye Topa School is part of Tiospaye Topa School District.
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