Serving 401 students in grades 5-8, Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Belle Fourche Middle School - 07's ranking?
Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 is ranked #514 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Belle Fourche Middle School - 07?
401 students attend Belle Fourche Middle School - 07.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belle Fourche Middle School - 07?
Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 offer ?
Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 part of?
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