Developmental Disabilities Program - 01 (Ranked Bottom 50%)

Q: What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% SD state average).

Q: How many students attend Developmental Disabilities Program - 01?

21 students attend Developmental Disabilities Program - 01.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Developmental Disabilities Program - 01 students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.

Q: What grades does Developmental Disabilities Program - 01 offer ?

Developmental Disabilities Program - 01 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).

Q: What school district is Developmental Disabilities Program - 01 part of?

Developmental Disabilities Program - 01 is part of Black Hills Special Services Cooperative School District.

2885 Dickson Dr
Sturgis, SD 57785

Bottom 50%

Tel: (605) 423-4444

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Developmental Disabilities Program - 01 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 is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 53%).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
: <50%
: <50%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)

Total Students

21 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Developmental Disabilities Program - 01
2022	21
2021	31
2020	43
2019	43
2018	40
2017	40
2016	43
2015	48
2014	46
2012	48
2011	39

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Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2012-2022)
Year	Developmental Disabilities Program - 01
2022	1
2021	2
2020	3
2019	3
2018	2
2017	2
2016	3
2015	3
2014	2
2013	1
2012	3

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State Level (SD)

(16-17)

<50%

47%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2015-2017)
Year	Developmental Disabilities Program - 01	South Dakota	Black Hills Special Services Cooperative School District
2017	50%	47%	50%
2015	50%	42%	50%

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(16-17)

<50%

53%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2015-2017)
Year	Developmental Disabilities Program - 01	South Dakota	Black Hills Special Services Cooperative School District
2017	50%	53%	50%
2015	50%	49%	50%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

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12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Developmental Disabilities Program - 01	South Dakota	Black Hills Special Services Cooperative School District
2022	21:1	12:1	45:1
2021	16:1	12:1	26:1
2020	14:1	12:1	22:1
2019	14:1	12:1	22:1
2018	20:1	14:1	31:1
2017	20:1	12:1	31:1
2016	14:1	14:1	21:1
2015	16:1	14:1	10:1
2014	23:1	13:1	9:1
2012	16:1	13:1	9:1
2011	7:1	12:1	5:1

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American Indian

(21-22)

19%

14%

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Developmental Disabilities Program - 01	South Dakota	Black Hills Special Services Cooperative School District
2022	19%	14%	18%
2021	29%	14%	23%
2020	21%	16%	20%
2019	21%	16%	20%
2018	11%	16%	12%
2017	11%	16%	12%
2016	12%	12%	14%
2015	14%	11%	16%
2014	17%	11%	17%
2012	23%	12%	33%
2011	18%	17%	31%

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Asian

(21-22)

n/a

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2021)
Year	Developmental Disabilities Program - 01	South Dakota	Black Hills Special Services Cooperative School District
2021	7%	2%	4%
2020	5%	2%	3%
2019	5%	2%	3%
2018	2%	2%	1%
2017	2%	2%	1%
2016	2%	2%	1%
2015	2%	2%	1%
2014	2%	2%	1%
2012	2%	2%	1%
2011	3%	1%	2%

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Hispanic

(21-22)

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2022)
Year	Developmental Disabilities Program - 01	South Dakota	Black Hills Special Services Cooperative School District
2022	5%	7%	7%
2018	2%	5%	3%
2017	2%	5%	3%
2016	4%	5%	4%
2015	6%	5%	6%
2014	4%	5%	5%
2012	4%	4%	3%
2011	5%	3%	3%
2005	2%	2%	3%

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Black

(21-22)

n/a

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2015)
Year	Developmental Disabilities Program - 01	South Dakota	Black Hills Special Services Cooperative School District
2015	2%	3%	2%
2014	4%	3%	5%
2012	4%	3%	4%
2011	3%	2%	2%
2005	2%	2%	1%

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White

(21-22)

67%

69%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Developmental Disabilities Program - 01	South Dakota	Black Hills Special Services Cooperative School District
2022	67%	69%	71%
2021	61%	69%	67%
2020	70%	69%	73%
2019	70%	69%	73%
2018	83%	71%	81%
2017	83%	71%	81%
2016	80%	75%	80%
2015	76%	76%	75%
2014	71%	77%	71%
2012	67%	78%	59%
2011	71%	76%	62%

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Hawaiian

(21-22)

n/a

Two or more races

(21-22)

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2022)
Year	Developmental Disabilities Program - 01	South Dakota	Black Hills Special Services Cooperative School District
2022	9%	5%	4%
2021	3%	5%	2%
2020	4%	4%	3%
2019	4%	4%	3%
2018	2%	3%	3%
2017	2%	3%	3%
2016	2%	3%	1%
2014	2%	2%	1%

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n/a

0.53

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Developmental Disabilities Program - 01	South Dakota	Black Hills Special Services Cooperative School District
2022	0.51	0.50	0.46
2021	0.54	0.50	0.50
2020	0.47	0.50	0.43
2019	0.47	0.50	0.43
2018	0.30	0.47	0.33
2017	0.30	0.47	0.33
2016	0.35	0.42	0.34
2015	0.40	0.41	0.41
2014	0.47	0.40	0.47
2012	0.50	0.38	0.55
2011	0.46	0.40	0.52

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Eligible for (21-22)

90%

29%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Developmental Disabilities Program - 01	South Dakota	Black Hills Special Services Cooperative School District
2022	90%	29%	46%
2021	10%	34%	8%
2020	21%	34%	20%
2019	21%	34%	20%
2018	47%	35%	30%
2017	47%	35%	30%
2016	60%	34%	40%
2015	64%	32%	37%
2014	59%	32%	43%
2012	69%	31%	71%
2011	85%	32%	76%

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Eligible for (21-22)

14%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2005-2022)
Year	Developmental Disabilities Program - 01	South Dakota	Black Hills Special Services Cooperative School District
2022	14%	3%	9%
2020	2%	6%	3%
2019	2%	6%	3%
2018	7%	6%	5%
2017	7%	6%	5%
2016	13%	8%	9%
2015	10%	7%	6%
2014	7%	7%	5%
2012	15%	8%	11%
2011	5%	8%	3%
2005	4%	8%	3%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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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 47% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% SD state average).

How many students attend Developmental Disabilities Program - 01?

21 students attend Developmental Disabilities Program - 01.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Developmental Disabilities Program - 01 students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.

What grades does Developmental Disabilities Program - 01 offer ?

Developmental Disabilities Program - 01 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Developmental Disabilities Program - 01 part of?

Developmental Disabilities Program - 01 is part of Black Hills Special Services Cooperative School District.