Serving 885 students in grades 6-8, Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 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 38% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 885 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68's student population of 885 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
885 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
School Rankings
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 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 Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 is 0.60, which is more 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
#447 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
14%
3%
White
60%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben Reifel Middle School - 68's ranking?
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 is ranked #447 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Ben Reifel Middle School - 68?
885 students attend Ben Reifel Middle School - 68.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ben Reifel Middle School - 68?
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 offer ?
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 part of?
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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