Average
#394 of 574 schools in SD
Jefferson Building - 64
School · Rapid City Area School District 51-4
21 St Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701
Enrollment
35
Student-Teacher
2.2:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
35
Student-Teacher
2.2:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
South Dakota schools
#394 of 574
In Rapid City
#8 of 23
public schools
In district
#8 of 24
Rapid City Area School District 51-4
Academic growth
10.0 / 10
Excellent
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Jefferson Building - 64
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About Jefferson Building - 64
Jefferson Building - 64 is a public school in Rapid City, SD, part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4. Jefferson Building - 64 serves approximately 35 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 2.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Jefferson Building - 64 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #394 of 574 schools in SD.
Structured state assessment records for Jefferson Building - 64 show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2012) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2012).
- This school 5.3 · Average
- District avg 4.6
- SD avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 35 students, Jefferson Building - 64 is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Jefferson Building - 64 sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 2.2:1 students to teachers, Jefferson Building - 64 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Jefferson Building - 64 — Students at Jefferson Building - 64 score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
8.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2011-12)
Based on 4 test records from SD state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 10.0/10.
How Jefferson Building - 64 Compares
See how Jefferson Building - 64 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
21 St Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Jefferson Building - 64 may also want to explore other schools in the area. CREEKSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 (rated 6.6/10, 2.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST THOMAS MORE MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Rapid City, see our Rapid City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57701 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$52,733
Median Home Value
$229,900
Median Rent
$892/mo
Population
45,221
College Educated
28.2%
Homeownership
59.4%
Avg Commute
17.2 min
Poverty Rate
18.8%
Median Age
37.7
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jefferson Building - 64
What grades does Jefferson Building - 64 serve?
Jefferson Building - 64 serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Jefferson Building - 64?
Jefferson Building - 64 has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Building - 64?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Building - 64 is 2.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson Building - 64 rank in SD?
Jefferson Building - 64 ranks #394 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Jefferson Building - 64's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson Building - 64 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Jefferson Building - 64?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson Building - 64 has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2012) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2012).
Is Jefferson Building - 64 a charter school?
No, Jefferson Building - 64 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson Building - 64 a Title I school?
No, Jefferson Building - 64 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson Building - 64?
8.6% of students at Jefferson Building - 64 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 35
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 8.6%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Pennington County
- Phone
- (605) 394-1813
Resources & Links
District
Rapid City Area School District 51-4- District Enrollment
- 12,432
- Schools in District
- 26
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,380
- District Rank
- #8 of 24
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