Serving 352 students in grades 3-5, Tea Area Intermediate - 04 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 47% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 53% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
352 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)47%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)53%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)1%
12%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)2%
5%
Black
(15-16)n/a
3%
White
(15-16)93%
75%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)4%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% SD state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Tea Area Intermediate - 04?
352 students attend Tea Area Intermediate - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Tea Area Intermediate - 04 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tea Area Intermediate - 04?
Tea Area Intermediate - 04 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tea Area Intermediate - 04 offer ?
Tea Area Intermediate - 04 offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Tea Area Intermediate - 04 part of?
Tea Area Intermediate - 04 is part of Tea Area School District 41-5.
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