D
Needs Improvement
36/100

Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04

📚 04 – 08 🏫 School
📍 1400 E 10th St, Plankinton, SD 57368
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 10% · Math 10% proficient · 4th percentile in South Dakota
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Dakota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

36
Repit Score
out of 100
12
Students
enrolled
6.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%4/100reading 3rd percentile, math 5th percentile among South Dakota middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%72/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Dakota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency10% (−43 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency10% (−33 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 1400 E 10th St
City Plankinton
ZIP Code 57368
District 4655710
NCES School ID 465571001276
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 57368

Understanding the community around Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $79,821
Per Capita Income $39,147
Poverty Rate 1.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 36.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.7%
High School or Higher 93.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $129,500
Median Rent $875
Owner-Occupied 74.2%
Renter-Occupied 25.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 83.3%
Female 16.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 41.7%
American Indian 33.3%
Two or More Races 16.7%
Pacific Islander 8.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 12
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 6.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04?
Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04 has a Repit School Score of 36 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04?
Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04 has 12 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.0:1.
What grades does Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04 serve?
Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04 serves grades 04 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04 receive per student?
Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04 receives $14,212 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026