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#569 of 574 schools in SD
Black Hawk Elementary - 03
Elementary School · Rapid City Area School District 51-4 · Blackhawk, SD
A Rapid City Area School District 51-4 elementary school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7108 Seeaire St, Blackhawk, SD 57718
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 24% proficient (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Black Hawk Elementary - 03 score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Black Hawk Elementary - 03 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average561/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,858
Median home value
$271,400
Median rent
$1,167/mo
College educated
28.7%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57718; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth Seton SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| Pinedale Elementary - 11Enrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 4.8 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| South Canyon Elementary - 15Enrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 5.0 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| Corral Drive Elementary - 21Enrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | Not available | 467 | 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.
Rapid City Area School District 51-4
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #24 of 24
- District spending per student
- $10,380NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Black Hawk Elementary - 03 is listed in Rapid City Area School District 51-4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Black Hawk Elementary - 03
Black Hawk Elementary - 03 is a public elementary school in Blackhawk, SD, part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4, serving approximately 340 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #569 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Black Hawk Elementary - 03
What grades does Black Hawk Elementary - 03 serve?
Black Hawk Elementary - 03 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Black Hawk Elementary - 03?
Black Hawk Elementary - 03 has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Hawk Elementary - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Hawk Elementary - 03 is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Black Hawk Elementary - 03 rank in SD?
Black Hawk Elementary - 03 ranks #569 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Black Hawk Elementary - 03's MySchoolScout rating?
Black Hawk Elementary - 03 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 Black Hawk Elementary - 03?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Black Hawk Elementary - 03 has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Black Hawk Elementary - 03 a charter school?
No, Black Hawk Elementary - 03 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Black Hawk Elementary - 03 a Title I school?
No, Black Hawk Elementary - 03 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Black Hawk Elementary - 03?
25.0% of students at Black Hawk Elementary - 03 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 340
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Meade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (605) 787-6701
- Area population (ZIP 57718)
- 7,329
- Area median age
- 41.8
Official sources & links
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 57718; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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