Serving 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Rockyford School - 03 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 3% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 434 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rockyford School - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Rockyford School - 03's student population of 434 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Rockyford School - 03 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockyford School - 03 is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#618 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
93%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
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 (05-06)
13%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockyford School - 03's ranking?
Rockyford School - 03 is ranked #618 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Rockyford School - 03?
434 students attend Rockyford School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Rockyford School - 03 students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rockyford School - 03?
Rockyford School - 03 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rockyford School - 03 offer ?
Rockyford School - 03 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Rockyford School - 03 part of?
Rockyford School - 03 is part of Oglala Lakota County 65-1 School District.
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