Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3

500 8th St
Onida, SD 57564
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 229 students in Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
729 Schools
# Students
229 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#22 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
55%
42%
60-64%
51%
45-49%
42%
(21-22)
≥50%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.53
% American Indian
6%
14%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
83%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,441 is higher than the state median of $13,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,965 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,441
$13,146
Spending / Student
$22,965
$12,647

Best Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Onida Elementary - 04
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 8th St
Onida, SD 57564
(605) 258-2617
Gr: K-5 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Sully Buttes Middle School - 06
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 8th St
Onida, SD 57564
(605) 258-2618
Gr: 6-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Blunt Elementary - 03
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
202 W Butte St
Blunt, SD 57522
(605) 258-2617
Gr: PK-4 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Sully Buttes High School - 07
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 8th St
Onida, SD 57564
(605) 258-2617
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3?
Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 manages 4 public schools serving 229 students.
What is the rank of Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3?
Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 is ranked #21 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3?
83% of Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3?
Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,965 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 229 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in SD)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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