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#394 of 574 schools in SD

Jefferson Building - 64

School · Rapid City Area School District 51-4 · Rapid City, SD

A Rapid City Area School District 51-4 school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

21 St Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701

  • Math 27% proficient (2012)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2012)
  • 2.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change+7.5 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2012
TrendImproving
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2012 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2012 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2012 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2012 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness2.0Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio2.2:1
District spending per student$10,380

Students at Jefferson Building - 64 score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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2012 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency27%(2012 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2012 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2012 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2012 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 8 points since 2011, reaching 37% in 2012, across a 2-year record (2011–2012).

Show all 2 years by subject
2011
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2011-2012) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2011-2012)

Based on 4 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

8.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Jefferson Building - 64 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 70Very Walkable
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,515/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rapid City), 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

$52,733

Median home value

$229,900

Median rent

$892/mo

College educated

28.2%

Homeownership

59.4%

Poverty rate

18.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wellfully - 65Enrollment path unverifiedNot rated1–120.7 mi11Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Rapid City Area School District 51-4

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#8 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

Jefferson Building - 64 is listed in Rapid City Area School District 51-4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jefferson Building - 64

Jefferson Building - 64 is a public school in Rapid City, SD, part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4, serving approximately 35 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 2.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #394 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2012) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2012).

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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
35
Student-Teacher Ratio
2.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
special_ed
Setting
Small City
County
Pennington County
Area population (ZIP 57701)
45,221
Area average commute
17.2 min
Area median age
37.7
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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2012 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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2012 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 57701; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2012; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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