Ben Reifel Middle School - 68

Summary:

Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 is a public middle school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, serving 1,010 students in grades 6-8. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with strengths in certain subject areas and student subgroups, but overall room for improvement to reach the levels of the top-performing schools in the region.

While the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (51.1%) were slightly above the state average, its Mathematics proficiency (40.04%) fell below both the state and district averages. However, the school's 8th-grade Science proficiency rate (45.1%) was higher than the state and district averages. The school's performance varied across different student subgroups, with Ben Reifel Middle School - 68's White and Hispanic students performing relatively well, but its African American, Multi-racial, English Language Learner, and Special Education students performing below average compared to their peers in the state. The school has also seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 23.0% in 2022-2023 to 17.8% in 2023-2024, but it is still higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 generally performs better than the lower-performing Axtell Park Middle School - 47, but lags behind the higher-performing Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 and the nearby Harrisburg and Brandon Valley middle schools in academic achievement. The school's relatively high chronic absenteeism rate and socioeconomic challenges may be contributing factors to its academic performance, and addressing these issues could be a priority for the school and the Sioux Falls School District 49-5.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6700 E 41st St
       Sioux Falls, SD  57110


(605) 371-4155

District: Sioux Falls School District 49-5

SchoolDigger Rank:
72nd of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,835 Help


Students who attend Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 usually attend:

High:    Washington High School - 01

Feeder schools for Ben Reifel Middle School - 68:

Elementary:    Cleveland Elementary - 14
    Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54
    Rosa Parks Elementary - 15

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  959

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.7%
African American:
15.2%
Hispanic:
11.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.9% Help


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Compare Details Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 ranks better than 51% of middle schools in South Dakota. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked middle schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.2. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.7%), African American (15.2%), Hispanic (11.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 is 14. 3 middle schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 employs 68.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 is $10,835. 4 middle schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ben Reifel Middle School - 68:

SchoolDigger ranks Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 72nd of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 in the ranking list.)

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Sioux Falls School District 49-5:

SchoolDigger ranks Sioux Falls School District 49-5 72nd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ben Reifel Middle School - 68

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Rank History for all students at Ben Reifel Middle School - 68

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.62 89th 150 40.7%
2024 52.20 72nd 147 51.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ben Reifel Middle School - 68

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.02 19th 21 9.5%
2024 37.65 14th 22 36.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ben Reifel Middle School - 68

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.26 4th 6 33.3%
2024 26.94 6th 7 14.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ben Reifel Middle School - 68

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.15 23rd 27 14.8%
2024 16.73 28th 29 3.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ben Reifel Middle School - 68

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.98 43rd 70 38.6%
2024 48.69 34th 65 47.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Ben Reifel Middle School - 68

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.60 65th 112 42.0%
2024 52.21 55th 107 48.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Ben Reifel Middle School - 68

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.03 77th 116 33.6%
2024 49.90 58th 115 49.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Ben Reifel Middle School - 68

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.51 6th 9 33.3%
2024 40.93 4th 8 50.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ben Reifel Middle School - 68

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.77 18th 24 25.0%
2024 56.68 6th 26 76.9%
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Rank History for Native American students at Ben Reifel Middle School - 68

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.33 4th 27 85.2%
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Rank History for White students at Ben Reifel Middle School - 68

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.62 38th 136 72.1%
2024 65.08 35th 132 73.5%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Ben Reifel Middle School - 68

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 585 160 25 108 39 1 84 0 1002
2023 591 153 24 109 40 1 92 0 1010
2024 573 146 17 112 30 0 81 0 959

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ben Reifel Middle School - 68

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 1002 63.7 15.7 38.9
2023 1010 68.2 14.8 35.9
2024 959 68.4 14.0 39.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ben Reifel Middle School - 68

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 1002 63.7 15.7 38.9
2023 1010 68.2 14.8 35.9
2024 959 68.4 14.0 39.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ben Reifel Middle School - 68

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022 $964 (9.6%) $9,096 (90.4%) $10,060
2023 $1,135 (10.5%) $9,700 (89.5%) $10,835

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ben Reifel Middle School - 68

In the 2023-24 school year, 959 students attended Ben Reifel Middle School - 68.

Students who attend Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 usually go on to attend Washington High School - 01

Students at Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 are 60% White, 15% African American, 12% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% Asian.

Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 ranks 72nd of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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