Top Rankings
Arlington School District 38-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 300 students in Arlington School District 38-1. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Arlington School District 38-1 have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
300 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Arlington School District 38-1, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#2 out of 148 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.50
# American Indian Students
1 Student
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
4,608 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
277 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
92%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
24
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
24
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
17
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
22
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
22
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
18
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
23
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
19
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
20
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
16
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
21
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
31
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
17
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
26
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,547 is higher than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,357 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,547
$13,144
Spending / Student
$14,357
$12,645
Best Arlington School District 38-1 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arlington Jr. High - 03
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
306 S Main St
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 983-5598
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 983-5598
Grades: 7-8
| 36 students
Rank: #22.
Arlington Elementary - 02
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
306 S Main St
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 983-5741
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 983-5741
Grades: K-6
| 145 students
Rank: #33.
Arlington High School - 01
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
306 S Main St
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 983-5598
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 983-5598
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Rank: n/an/a
306 S Main St
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 983-5597
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 983-5597
Grades: PK
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Arlington School District 38-1?
Arlington School District 38-1 manages 4 public schools serving 300 students.
What is the rank of Arlington School District 38-1?
Arlington School District 38-1 is ranked #2 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington School District 38-1?
92% of Arlington School District 38-1 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arlington School District 38-1?
Arlington School District 38-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Arlington School District 38-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,357 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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