For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 351 students in Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
3 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
351 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1, 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#83 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.50
# American Indian Students
6 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
14%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
4,608 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
311 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
89%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
17
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
29
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
22
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
28
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
28
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
25
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
31
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
21
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
31
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
26
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
30
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
25
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
21
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
17
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,194 is higher than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,447 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,194
$13,144
Spending / Student
$14,447
$12,645
Best Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alcester-hudson High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-1890
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-1890
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
Rank: #22.
Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-1890
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-1890
Grades: 7-8
| 57 students
Rank: #33.
Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-2171
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-2171
Grades: PK-6
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1?
Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 manages 3 public schools serving 351 students.
What is the rank of Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1?
Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 is ranked #94 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1?
89% of Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1?
Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,447 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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