Top Rankings
Custer School District 16-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 922 students in Custer School District 16-1. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Custer School District 16-1 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (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
4 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
922 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Custer School District 16-1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#80 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.50
# American Indian Students
32 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
14%
# Asian Students
3 Students
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
63 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
7%
# Black Students
3 Students
4,608 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
784 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
85%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
76
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
64
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
54
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
65
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
75
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
79
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
76
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
73
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
58
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
79
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
74
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
71
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
78
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,204 is higher than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,306 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 57% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,204
$13,144
Spending / Student
$21,306
$12,645
Best Custer School District 16-1 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Custer High School - 01
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1645 Wildcat Ln
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-4473
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-4473
Grades: 9-12
| 302 students
Rank: #22.
Custer Jr. High - 05
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1645 Wildcat Ln
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-4473
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-4473
Grades: 7-8
| 83 students
Rank: #33.
Custer Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1415 Wildcat Ln
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-4483
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-4483
Grades: K-6
| 304 students
Rank: #44.
Hermosa Elementary - 04
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11 4th St
Hermosa, SD 57744
(605) 255-4345
Hermosa, SD 57744
(605) 255-4345
Grades: K-8
| 233 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Custer School District 16-1?
Custer School District 16-1 manages 4 public schools serving 922 students.
What is the rank of Custer School District 16-1?
Custer School District 16-1 is ranked #83 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Custer School District 16-1?
85% of Custer School District 16-1 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Custer School District 16-1?
Custer School District 16-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Custer School District 16-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,306 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 57% over four school years.
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