For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 344 students in Castlewood School District 28-1. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Castlewood School District 28-1 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
750 Schools
# Students
344 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Castlewood School District 28-1, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 148 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.50
# American Indian Students
n/a
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
4,608 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
318 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
93%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
27
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
25
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
19
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
26
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
24
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
26
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
23
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
26
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
26
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
30
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
26
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
25
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
16
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
25
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,177 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,360 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending (20-21)
$4 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$11,177
$13,144
Spending / Student (20-21)
$10,360
$12,645
Best Castlewood School District 28-1 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Castlewood Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 E Harry St
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
Rank: #22.
Castlewood High School - 01
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 E Harry St
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #33.
Claremont Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
46271 184th St
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Grades: K-8
| 14 students
Rank: #44.
Castlewood Jr. High - 03
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 E Harry St
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Grades: 6-8
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Castlewood School District 28-1?
Castlewood School District 28-1 manages 4 public schools serving 344 students.
What is the rank of Castlewood School District 28-1?
Castlewood School District 28-1 is ranked #54 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Castlewood School District 28-1?
93% of Castlewood School District 28-1 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Castlewood School District 28-1?
Castlewood School District 28-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Castlewood School District 28-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,360 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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