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Beresford High School - 01 vs. Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01

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School Overview

School
Beresford High School - 01
301 W Maple St
Beresford, SD 57004
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01
402 S Douglas St
Elk Point, SD 57025
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Beresford High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 219 students in grades 9-12, Beresford High School - 01 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Serving 218 students in grades 9-12, Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
219 students
218 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Beresford High School - 01 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Beresford High School - 01.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Beresford High School - 01 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Beresford High School - 01 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Beresford School District 61-2 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#512 out of 619 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
#85 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Beresford High School - 01, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
50-59%
(Top 30% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beresford High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Beresford School District 61-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 20% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beresford High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Beresford School District 61-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beresford High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Beresford School District 61-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 5% in SD)
80-89%
(Top 30% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Beresford High School - 01 with the average graduation rate observed in the Beresford School District 61-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01 with the average graduation rate observed in the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Beresford High School - 01 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01 by grade.
Grade 9 Students
61
60
Grade 10 Students
37
56
Grade 11 Students
63
54
Grade 12 Students
58
48

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Beresford High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Beresford School District 61-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Beresford High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Beresford School District 61-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Beresford High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Beresford School District 61-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Beresford High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Beresford School District 61-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
91%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Beresford High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Beresford School District 61-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Beresford High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Beresford School District 61-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.17
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Beresford High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Beresford School District 61-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Beresford High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Beresford School District 61-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Beresford High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Beresford School District 61-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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