Serving 45 students in grades 6-12, Flex - 45 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Flex - 45's student population of 45 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Flex - 45 is 0.75, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
18%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
22%
3%
White
40%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Flex - 45 often compared to?
Flex - 45is often viewed alongside schools like Success - 39 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Flex - 45?
The graduation rate of Flex - 45 is 50%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Flex - 45?
45 students attend Flex - 45.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Flex - 45 students are White, 22% of students are Black, 18% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Flex - 45?
Flex - 45 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Flex - 45 offer ?
Flex - 45 offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Flex - 45 part of?
Flex - 45 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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