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Black Hills Education Connections - 06 vs. Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09

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School Overview

School
Black Hills Education Connections - 06
2910 4th Ave
Spearfish, SD 57783
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6/
10
Top 50%
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09
1301 12th Ave
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 31 students in grades 10-12, Black Hills Education Connections - 06 ranks in the top 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 is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Serving 35 students in grades 9-12, Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 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% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
10-12
9-12
Total Students
31 students
35 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Black Hills Education Connections - 06 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
77% | 23%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Black Hills Education Connections - 06.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09.
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
3 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Black Hills Education Connections - 06 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Black Hills Education Connections - 06 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Spearfish School District 40-2 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 Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Belle Fourche School District 09-1 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

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#559 out of 619 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(21-22 School Year Data)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Black Hills Education Connections - 06 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Spearfish School District 40-2 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 Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Belle Fourche School District 09-1 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Black Hills Education Connections - 06 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Spearfish School District 40-2 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 Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Belle Fourche School District 09-1 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 30% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Black Hills Education Connections - 06 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Spearfish School District 40-2 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 Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Belle Fourche School District 09-1 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
21-39%
(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Black Hills Education Connections - 06 with the average graduation rate observed in the Spearfish School District 40-2 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 graduation rate of Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 with the average graduation rate observed in the Belle Fourche School District 09-1 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 Black Hills Education Connections - 06 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 by grade.
Grade 10 Students
2
3
Grade 11 Students
13
9
Grade 12 Students
16
23

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
10%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Black Hills Education Connections - 06, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Spearfish School District 40-2 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 Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Belle Fourche School District 09-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
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n/a
% Hispanic
3%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Black Hills Education Connections - 06, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Spearfish School District 40-2 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 Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Belle Fourche School District 09-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Black Hills Education Connections - 06, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
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% White
84%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Black Hills Education Connections - 06, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Spearfish School District 40-2 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 Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Belle Fourche School District 09-1 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
3%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Black Hills Education Connections - 06, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Spearfish School District 40-2 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 Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Belle Fourche School District 09-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.29
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Black Hills Education Connections - 06, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Spearfish School District 40-2 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 Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Belle Fourche School District 09-1 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
13%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Black Hills Education Connections - 06, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Spearfish School District 40-2 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 Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Belle Fourche School District 09-1 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%
(18-19 School Year Data)
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Black Hills Education Connections - 06, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2018-19 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Belle Fourche School District 09-1 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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