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Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09
Middle School · Spearfish School District 40-2
2519 Windmill Dr, Spearfish, SD 57783
Enrollment
7
Student-Teacher
3.5:1
Grades
4th – 8th
Enrollment
7
Student-Teacher
3.5:1
Grades
4th – 8th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09
Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 is a public middle school in Spearfish, SD, part of the Spearfish School District 40-2. The school serves approximately 7 students in grades 4th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 3.5:1. Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math and 25% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $64,970, where 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a distant town setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 7 students, Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 3.5:1, Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 7 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.5:1
- Address
- 2519 Windmill Dr, Spearfish, SD 57783
- Phone
- (605) 717-1229
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2018-19)
Based on 2 test records from SD state assessments. About our data
Location
2519 Windmill Dr, Spearfish, SD 57783
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Lead-Deadwood Middle School - 02 (rated 7.8/10, 9.7 miles away, in nearby Lead). Another option is Spearfish Middle School - 05 (rated 6.4/10, 2.5 miles away). Additionally, Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 (rated 5.7/10, 15.8 miles away, in nearby Sturgis). For more schools in Spearfish, see our Spearfish schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 23.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57783 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$64,970
Median Home Value
$332,300
Median Rent
$946/mo
Population
16,929
College Educated
40%
Homeownership
57.5%
Avg Commute
15.9 min
Poverty Rate
13.8%
Median Age
40
Community Profile
The community surrounding Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 has a median household income of $64,970. It is a well-educated community where 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $332,300, with a median rent of $946/month. The area has a poverty rate of 13.8%. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 16 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09
What grades does Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 serve?
Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09?
Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 has an enrollment of approximately 7 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09?
The student-teacher ratio at Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 is 3.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 has 25.0% math proficiency and 25.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 a charter school?
No, Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 a Title I school?
No, Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (2,087/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Spearfish). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 7
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lawrence County
- Phone
- (605) 717-1229
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Spearfish School District 40-2- District Enrollment
- 2,387
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $9,621
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