The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 75%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (09-10)
6 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(09-10)17%
16%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
3%
Black
(09-10)n/a
2%
White
(09-10)83%
78%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
17%
9%
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 76% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% SD state average).
How many students attend Alkali Elementary - 07?
6 students attend Alkali Elementary - 07.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Alkali Elementary - 07 students are White, and 17% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Alkali Elementary - 07 offer ?
Alkali Elementary - 07 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Alkali Elementary - 07 part of?
Alkali Elementary - 07 is part of Meade School District 46-1.
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