Top Rankings
Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 236 students in Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority 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
4 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
236 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3, 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.50
# American Indian Students
13 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
4,608 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
198 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
84%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
13
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
21
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
15
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
21
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
16
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
25
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
11
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
17
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
25
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
21
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
15
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
21
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
13
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,716 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 $22,284 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,716
$13,144
Spending / Student
$22,284
$12,645
Best Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Onida Elementary - 04
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 8th St
Onida, SD 57564
(605) 258-2617
Onida, SD 57564
(605) 258-2617
Grades: K-5
| 88 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Blunt Elementary - 03
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 W Butte St
Blunt, SD 57522
(605) 258-2617
Blunt, SD 57522
(605) 258-2617
Grades: PK-4
| 25 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sully Buttes High School - 07
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 8th St
Onida, SD 57564
(605) 258-2617
Onida, SD 57564
(605) 258-2617
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Rank: #44.
Sully Buttes Middle School - 06
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 8th St
Onida, SD 57564
(605) 258-2618
Onida, SD 57564
(605) 258-2618
Grades: 6-8
| 53 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3?
Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 manages 4 public schools serving 236 students.
What is the rank of Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3?
Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 is ranked #46 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3?
84% of Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3?
Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,284 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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