Below Average
#445 of 574 schools in SD
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68
Middle School · Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · Sioux Falls, SD
A Sioux Falls School District 49-5 middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6700 E 41st St, Sioux Falls, SD 57110
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 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 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
$87,114
Median home value
$365,600
Median rent
$1,018/mo
College educated
42.7%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 3.4private | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 1,295 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Patrick Henry Middle School - 07Enrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 953 | Compare → |
| Whittier Middle School - 08Enrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 716 | 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
- #24 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
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 is listed in Sioux Falls School District 49-5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ben Reifel Middle School - 68
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 is a public middle school in Sioux Falls, SD, part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5, serving approximately 959 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #445 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ben Reifel Middle School - 68
What grades does Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 serve?
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ben Reifel Middle School - 68?
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 has an enrollment of approximately 959 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Reifel Middle School - 68?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 rank in SD?
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 ranks #445 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Ben Reifel Middle School - 68's MySchoolScout rating?
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Ben Reifel Middle School - 68?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 has 32% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 a charter school?
No, Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 a Title I school?
No, Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ben Reifel Middle School - 68?
39.9% of students at Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 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
- 959
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Minnehaha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (605) 371-4155
- Area population (ZIP 57110)
- 22,017
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 57110; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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