For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 212 students in Armour School District 21-1. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Armour School District 21-1 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
748 Schools
# Students
212 Students
145,551 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
10,901 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Armour School District 21-1, 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#114 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.50
# American Indian Students
7 Students
19,593 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
10,532 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
6 Students
4,605 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
180 Students
100,497 Students
% White Students
85%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
28
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
17
12,524
# Students in 1st Grade:
11
10,419
# Students in 2nd Grade:
13
10,597
# Students in 3rd Grade:
11
10,630
# Students in 4th Grade:
19
10,638
# Students in 5th Grade:
19
10,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
17
11,011
# Students in 7th Grade:
13
11,200
# Students in 8th Grade:
12
11,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
12
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
10
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
13
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
17
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,764 is higher than the state median of $13,165. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,495 is higher than the state median of $12,666. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,764
$13,165
Spending / Student
$13,495
$12,666
Best Armour School District 21-1 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Armour High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
604 3rd St
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2153
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2153
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #22.
Armour Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
905 Dobson Ave
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
Grades: PK-5
| 118 students
Rank: #33.
Armour Middle School - 03
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
905 Dobson Ave
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
Grades: 6-8
| 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Armour School District 21-1?
Armour School District 21-1 manages 3 public schools serving 212 students.
What is the rank of Armour School District 21-1?
Armour School District 21-1 is ranked #112 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Armour School District 21-1?
85% of Armour School District 21-1 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Armour School District 21-1?
Armour School District 21-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Armour School District 21-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,495 is higher than the state median of $12,666. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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