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#297 of 574 schools in SD
Axtell Park Middle School - 47
Middle School · Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · Sioux Falls, SD
A Sioux Falls School District 49-5 middle school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
201 N West Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Axtell Park Middle School - 47 score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 10% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 10% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Axtell Park Middle School - 47 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,454/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sioux Falls), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,161
Median home value
$183,700
Median rent
$849/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
43.6%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ the King SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | 1–6 | 1.3 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Edison Middle School - 06Enrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 943 | Compare → |
| Whittier Middle School - 08Enrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 716 | Compare → |
| Patrick Henry Middle School - 07Enrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 953 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #10 of 37
- District spending per student
- $11,457NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Axtell Park Middle School - 47 is listed in Sioux Falls School District 49-5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Axtell Park Middle School - 47
Axtell Park Middle School - 47 is a public middle school in Sioux Falls, SD, part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5, serving approximately 30 students in grades 6th-8th with a 3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #297 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Axtell Park Middle School - 47
What grades does Axtell Park Middle School - 47 serve?
Axtell Park Middle School - 47 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Axtell Park Middle School - 47?
Axtell Park Middle School - 47 has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Axtell Park Middle School - 47?
The student-teacher ratio at Axtell Park Middle School - 47 is 3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Axtell Park Middle School - 47 rank in SD?
Axtell Park Middle School - 47 ranks #297 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Axtell Park Middle School - 47's MySchoolScout rating?
Axtell Park Middle School - 47 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Axtell Park Middle School - 47?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Axtell Park Middle School - 47 has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Axtell Park Middle School - 47 a charter school?
No, Axtell Park Middle School - 47 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Axtell Park Middle School - 47 a Title I school?
No, Axtell Park Middle School - 47 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Axtell Park Middle School - 47?
63.3% of students at Axtell Park Middle School - 47 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 30
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Minnehaha County
- Phone
- (605) 367-4266
- Area population (ZIP 57104)
- 27,406
- Area average commute
- 16.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57104; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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