Belle Fourche School District 09-1
School District · Belle Fourche, South Dakota
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
1,296
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
1,296
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Evaluating Belle Fourche School District 09-1?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Belle Fourche School District 09-1 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Belle Fourche High School - 01
Belle Fourche · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Park Elementary - 03
Belle Fourche · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Belle Fourche Middle School - 07
Belle Fourche · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
South Dakota rank
#111 of 142
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below South Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,737
$1,933 vs South Dakota median
District size
1,296 students
Much larger than South Dakota median
The short answer
Belle Fourche School District 09-1 ranks #111 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Belle Fourche School District 09-1's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Belle Fourche High School - 01 (6.7/10), South Park Elementary - 03 (5.0/10), and Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 (4.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Belle Fourche School District 09-1
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belle Fourche High School - 01 | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | South Park Elementary - 03 | 5.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 | 4.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Belle Fourche School District 09-1
Belle Fourche School District 09-1 is a Belle Fourche, South Dakota school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,296 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. District-level spending was $10,737 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Belle Fourche School District 09-1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Belle Fourche High School - 01, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Belle Fourche School District 09-1 students show an average math proficiency of 44.1% and ELA proficiency of 51.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Belle Fourche School District 09-1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Belle Fourche School District 09-1 with test data.
Schools in Belle Fourche School District 09-1
5 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- South Dakota
- City
- Belle Fourche
- Total Enrollment
- 1,296
- Teachers (FTE)
- 100
- District spending per student
- $10,737NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Belle Fourche School District 09-1?
Belle Fourche School District 09-1 has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Belle Fourche School District 09-1?
The average composite rating for Belle Fourche School District 09-1 is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Belle Fourche School District 09-1?
Belle Fourche School District 09-1's district-level spending was $10,737 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Belle Fourche School District 09-1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Belle Fourche School District 09-1 is 13:1.
What is the top-rated school in Belle Fourche School District 09-1?
Belle Fourche High School - 01 is the highest-rated school in Belle Fourche School District 09-1 with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Belle Fourche School District 09-1?
Across schools in Belle Fourche School District 09-1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Belle Fourche School District 09-1 compare to other districts in South Dakota?
Belle Fourche School District 09-1 has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in South Dakota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.5%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Dakota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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