Serving 4 students in grades 4-8, Aurora Plains Middle School - 04 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 4 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aurora Plains Middle School - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Aurora Plains Middle School - 04's student population of 4 students has declined by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 80% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
4 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Aurora Plains Middle School - 04 is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
50%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
50%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
29%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend Aurora Plains Middle School - 04?
4 students attend Aurora Plains Middle School - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Aurora Plains Middle School - 04 students are Hispanic, and 50% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aurora Plains Middle School - 04?
Aurora Plains Middle School - 04 has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Aurora Plains Middle School - 04 offer ?
Aurora Plains Middle School - 04 offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Aurora Plains Middle School - 04 part of?
Aurora Plains Middle School - 04 is part of Plankinton School District 01-1.
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