Serving 8 students in grades 5-12, New Beginnings - 89 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
American Indian
50%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
12%
3%
White
25%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend New Beginnings - 89?
8 students attend New Beginnings - 89.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of New Beginnings - 89 students are American Indian, 25% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Beginnings - 89?
New Beginnings - 89 has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does New Beginnings - 89 offer ?
New Beginnings - 89 offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Beginnings - 89 part of?
New Beginnings - 89 is part of Aberdeen School District 06-1.
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