Top Rankings
Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 216 students in Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority 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
3 Schools
724 Schools
# Students
216 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#22 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.6%
22.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.53
% American Indian
8%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
83%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,551 is higher than the state median of $14,736. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,375 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$2,163 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$2,227 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,551
$14,736
Spending / Student
$24,375
$15,173
Best Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Onida Elementary - 04
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 8th St
Onida, SD 57564
(605) 258-2617
Onida, SD 57564
(605) 258-2617
Gr: K-5 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Sully Buttes Middle School - 06
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 8th St
Onida, SD 57564
(605) 258-2618
Onida, SD 57564
(605) 258-2618
Gr: 6-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Sully Buttes High School - 07
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 8th St
Onida, SD 57564
(605) 258-2617
Onida, SD 57564
(605) 258-2617
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3?
Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 manages 3 public schools serving 216 students.
What is the rank of Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3?
Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 is ranked #19 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3?
83% of Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
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 14:1.
What is Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,375 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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