Top Rankings
Aberdeen School District 06-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,233 students in Aberdeen School District 06-1. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Aberdeen School District 06-1 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
9 Schools
724 Schools
# Students
4,233 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
301 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Aberdeen School District 06-1, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 83% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Graduation Rate
83%
84%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.3%
22.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.53
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
6%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
10%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% White
70%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,614 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,736. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,721 is less than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$2,163 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$58 MM
$2,227 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,614
$14,736
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,721
$15,173
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Aberdeen School District 06-1 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
C C Lee Elementary - 05
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1900 N State St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7500
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7500
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Holgate Middle School - 02
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 N Dakota St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7700
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7700
Gr: 6-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary - 08
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
414 S 10th St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7200
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Central High School - 01
(Math: 39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2200 S Roosevelt St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,384 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Mike Miller Elementary - 07
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3010 Milwaukee Ave Ne
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7800
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7800
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
O M Tiffany Elementary - 11
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
819 8th Ave Ne
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7400
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7400
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
May Overby Elementary - 09
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
612 14th Ave Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7300
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7300
Gr: K-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Simmons Elementary - 10
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 S 3rd St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7600
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7600
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Simmons Middle School - 03
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 S 3rd St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7900
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Aberdeen School District 06-1?
Aberdeen School District 06-1 manages 9 public schools serving 4,233 students.
What is the rank of Aberdeen School District 06-1?
Aberdeen School District 06-1 is ranked #64 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Aberdeen School District 06-1?
70% of Aberdeen School District 06-1 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Aberdeen School District 06-1?
Aberdeen School District 06-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Aberdeen School District 06-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,721 is less than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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