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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
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Students at Jefferson Building - 64 score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2012 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2011, reaching 37% in 2012, across a 2-year record (2011–2012).
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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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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
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.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellfully - 65Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.7 mi | 11 | Compare → |
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
- Phone
- (605) 394-1813
- 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
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