Top Rankings
Tea Area School District 41-5 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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,230 students in Tea Area School District 41-5. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Tea Area School District 41-5 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
6 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
2,230 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Tea Area School District 41-5, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 148 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#26 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.50
# American Indian Students
27 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
14%
# Asian Students
17 Students
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
112 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
56 Students
4,608 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
1,889 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
85%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
127 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
70
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
227
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
148
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
173
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
165
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
166
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
168
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
197
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
183
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
165
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
169
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
154
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
120
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
125
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,414 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,091 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,414
$13,144
Spending / Student
$9,091
$12,645
Best Tea Area School District 41-5 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tea Area High School - 03
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 W Brian St
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 W Charish St
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #33.
Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 E 7th St
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: #44.
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2700 S Lancaster Dr
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Grades: K-5
| 205 students
Rank: #55.
Tea Area Middle School - 02
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 W Brian St
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 545 students
Rank: n/an/a
131 N Poplar Ave
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Grades: PK
| 70 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tea Area School District 41-5?
Tea Area School District 41-5 manages 6 public schools serving 2,230 students.
What is the rank of Tea Area School District 41-5?
Tea Area School District 41-5 is ranked #23 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tea Area School District 41-5?
85% of Tea Area School District 41-5 students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tea Area School District 41-5?
Tea Area School District 41-5 has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Tea Area School District 41-5's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,091 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
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