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Public | K-5 | 285 students

 

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Posted August 19, 2009

I love this school, the teacher very friendly and Mrs Sheet is very carring. He know every student name. I was so glad I sent my kids to this school event we live by other school by our house. Thanks to all the teacher at Longfellow.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 16, 2007

Longfellow is a great school, it teaches alot for the understanding of differnt cultures which I think is very very important. As far as parent involvement and teachers being concerned with how parents feel this school is great
—Submitted by Melissa Hyde, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
29%

2008

 
 
31%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
29%

2008

 
 
50%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Dakota used the Dakota State Test of Educational Progress (Dakota STEP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The Dakota STEP is standards-based, which means it is aligned to South Dakota's educational standards and measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state. The standards-based Dakota STEP results are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See South Dakota's state standards

Source: South Dakota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
39%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
60%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Dakota used the Dakota State Test of Educational Progress (Dakota STEP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The Dakota STEP is standards-based, which means it is aligned to South Dakota's educational standards and measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state. The standards-based Dakota STEP results are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See South Dakota's state standards

Source: South Dakota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
86%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Dakota used the Dakota State Test of Educational Progress (Dakota STEP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The Dakota STEP is standards-based, which means it is aligned to South Dakota's educational standards and measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state. The standards-based Dakota STEP results are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See South Dakota's state standards

Source: South Dakota Department of Education

Math

All Students53%
Female69%
Male40%
Black17%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners47%

Reading

All Students50%
Female51%
Male50%
Black25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners52%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Dakota used the Dakota State Test of Educational Progress (Dakota STEP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The Dakota STEP is standards-based, which means it is aligned to South Dakota's educational standards and measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state. The standards-based Dakota STEP results are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the South Dakota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Dakota's state standards

Source: South Dakota Department of Education

Math

All Students44%
Female53%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities38%
English language learners20%

Reading

All Students58%
Female71%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities46%
English language learners35%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Dakota used the Dakota State Test of Educational Progress (Dakota STEP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The Dakota STEP is standards-based, which means it is aligned to South Dakota's educational standards and measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state. The standards-based Dakota STEP results are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the South Dakota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Dakota's state standards

Source: South Dakota Department of Education

Math

All Students50%
Femalen/a
Male48%
Black27%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners31%

Reading

All Students34%
Femalen/a
Male30%
Black45%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners16%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Dakota used the Dakota State Test of Educational Progress (Dakota STEP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The Dakota STEP is standards-based, which means it is aligned to South Dakota's educational standards and measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state. The standards-based Dakota STEP results are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the South Dakota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Dakota's state standards

Source: South Dakota Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 33% 76%
Black 28% 2%
Hispanic 19% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 14% 16%
Asian 6% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 80%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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1116 South 4th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
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