Top Rankings
Aberdeen School District 06-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,408 students in Aberdeen School District 06-1. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in 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 53% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
10 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
4,408 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
303 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Aberdeen School District 06-1, 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 84% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#68 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Graduation Rate
84%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.50
# American Indian Students
265 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
14%
# Asian Students
191 Students
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
334 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
7%
# Black Students
100 Students
4,608 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
3,254 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
74%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
245 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
350
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
314
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
326
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
330
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
301
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
349
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
315
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
344
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
359
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
380
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
337
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
331
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
372
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,032 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,584 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,032
$13,144
Spending / Student
$11,584
$12,645
Best Aberdeen School District 06-1 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-5
| 366 students
Rank: #22.
Mike Miller Elementary - 07
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3010 Milwaukee Ave Ne
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7800
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7800
Grades: K-5
| 261 students
Rank: #33.
Holgate Middle School - 02
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2200 N Dakota St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7700
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7700
Grades: 6-8
| 511 students
Rank: #44.
New Beginnings - 89
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Milwaukee Ave Ne
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Grades: 5-12
| 8 students
Rank: #55.
May Overby Elementary - 09
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
612 14th Ave Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7300
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7300
Grades: K-5
| 353 students
Rank: #66.
O M Tiffany Elementary - 11
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
819 8th Ave Ne
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7400
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7400
Grades: K-5
| 332 students
Rank: #77.
Central High School - 01
(Math: 33% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 S Roosevelt St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,412 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary - 08
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
414 S 10th St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7200
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #99.
Simmons Middle School - 03
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 S 3rd St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7900
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 507 students
Rank: #1010.
Simmons Elementary - 10
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 S 3rd St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7600
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7600
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Aberdeen School District 06-1?
Aberdeen School District 06-1 manages 10 public schools serving 4,408 students.
What is the rank of Aberdeen School District 06-1?
Aberdeen School District 06-1 is ranked #75 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Aberdeen School District 06-1?
74% of Aberdeen School District 06-1 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Aberdeen School District 06-1?
Aberdeen School District 06-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Aberdeen School District 06-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,584 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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