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Flandreau School District 50-3 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 713 students in Flandreau School District 50-3. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Flandreau School District 50-3 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more 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
713 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Flandreau School District 50-3, 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 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#131 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.50
# American Indian Students
193 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
27%
14%
# Asian Students
10 Students
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
124 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
4,608 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
326 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
46%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
56 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
70
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
56
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
58
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
57
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
47
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
55
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
52
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
55
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
55
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
75
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
61
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
35
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
37
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,620 is higher than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,135 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,620
$13,144
Spending / Student
$12,135
$12,645
Best Flandreau School District 50-3 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Flandreau High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Community Dr
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2455
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2455
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22941 487th Ave
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2780
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2780
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
Rank: #33.
Flandreau Middle School - 03
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 W Community Dr
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2705
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2705
Grades: 5-8
| 204 students
Rank: #44.
Flandreau Elementary - 04
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Community Dr
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2780
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2780
Grades: K-4
| 269 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Flandreau School District 50-3?
Flandreau School District 50-3 manages 4 public schools serving 713 students.
What is the rank of Flandreau School District 50-3?
Flandreau School District 50-3 is ranked #128 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Flandreau School District 50-3?
46% of Flandreau School District 50-3 students are White, 27% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Flandreau School District 50-3?
Flandreau School District 50-3 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Flandreau School District 50-3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,135 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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