Serving 177 students in grades 2-5, Challenge Center - 51 ranks in the top 1% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 2-5
Enrollment: 177 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1% in SD
Math Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Challenge Center - 51 ranks within the top 1% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Challenge Center - 51 is 0.26, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Challenge Center - 51?
177 students attend Challenge Center - 51.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Challenge Center - 51 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Challenge Center - 51?
Challenge Center - 51 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Challenge Center - 51 offer ?
Challenge Center - 51 offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Challenge Center - 51 part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 2-5
Enrollment: 177 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
