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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
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09
Middle School in Spearfish · grades 4th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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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 Spearfish School District 40-2. Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 serves approximately 7 students, and covers grades 4th-8th, and has a 3.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 7 students, Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 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.
At 3.5:1 students to teachers, Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time 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 10 test records from SD state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
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 5.9/10, 9.7 miles away, in nearby Lead). Another option is Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 (rated 5.7/10, 15.8 miles away, in nearby Sturgis). Additionally, Spearfish Middle School - 05 (rated 5.1/10, 2.5 miles away). 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
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 loaded state assessment records, Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019).
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.
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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
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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