Serving 24 students in grades 5-12, Falls Academy - 08 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
The diversity score of Falls Academy - 08 is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend Falls Academy - 08?
24 students attend Falls Academy - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Falls Academy - 08 students are American Indian, 38% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falls Academy - 08?
Falls Academy - 08 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Falls Academy - 08 offer ?
Falls Academy - 08 offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Falls Academy - 08 part of?
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