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5.0 avg / 10

Rapid City Area School District 51-4

School District · Rapid City, South Dakota

Students: 12,432
Teachers (FTE): 799
Estimated Scores: 4%

Avg Rating

5.0

out of 10

Schools

26

15 elem, 5 mid, 4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,380

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.6:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#134 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.3

below South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,380

$2,290 vs South Dakota median

District size

12,432 students

Much larger than South Dakota median

About Rapid City Area School District 51-4

Rapid City Area School District 51-4 is a Rapid City, South Dakota school district serving 26 schools. The district educates 12,432 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. The district invests $10,380 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.0/10, Rapid City Area School District 51-4 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Jefferson Building - 64, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.

In standardized testing, Rapid City Area School District 51-4 students show an average math proficiency of 36.3% and ELA proficiency of 45.1%.

The district includes 15 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 4 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Rapid City Area School District 51-4, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 36.3%
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ELA Proficiency 45.1%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Rapid City Area School District 51-4 with test data.

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Rapid City
Total Enrollment
12,432
Teachers (FTE)
799
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Rapid City Area School District 51-4?

Rapid City Area School District 51-4 has 26 schools in total — 15 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Rapid City Area School District 51-4?

The average composite rating for Rapid City Area School District 51-4 is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Rapid City Area School District 51-4?

Rapid City Area School District 51-4 spends $10,380 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Rapid City Area School District 51-4?

The average student-teacher ratio in Rapid City Area School District 51-4 is 15.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Rapid City Area School District 51-4?

Jefferson Building - 64 is the highest-rated school in Rapid City Area School District 51-4 with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What are the test scores in Rapid City Area School District 51-4?

Across schools in Rapid City Area School District 51-4 with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Rapid City Area School District 51-4 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Rapid City Area School District 51-4 has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 26 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.0/10
Math Proficiency
36.3%
ELA Proficiency
45.1%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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