For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 238 students in Avon School District 04-1. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Avon School District 04-1 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority 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
4 Schools
748 Schools
# Students
238 Students
145,551 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
10,901 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Avon School District 04-1, 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
![This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Avon School District 04-1 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Avon School District 04-1 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_rla_percent/774604000/774604270/avon-school-district-04-1-chart-byrNJ2X.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
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Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.50
# American Indian Students
16 Students
19,593 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
10,532 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
4,605 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
204 Students
100,497 Students
% White Students
86%
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
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
8
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
24
12,524
# Students in 1st Grade:
11
10,419
# Students in 2nd Grade:
12
10,597
# Students in 3rd Grade:
17
10,630
# Students in 4th Grade:
13
10,638
# Students in 5th Grade:
23
10,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
18
11,011
# Students in 7th Grade:
14
11,200
# Students in 8th Grade:
18
11,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
25
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
17
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
20
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
18
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,979 is higher than the state median of $13,165. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,382 is higher than the state median of $12,666. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
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Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
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Revenue / Student
$15,979
$13,165
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Spending / Student
$14,382
$12,666
![This chart displays average spending per public school student in Avon School District 04-1 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays average spending per public school student in Avon School District 04-1 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_spending_ratio/774604000/774604270/avon-school-district-04-1-chart-btYSlkX.png)
Best Avon School District 04-1 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avon Middle School - 05
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Pine St
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Grades: 5-8
| 73 students
Rank: #22.
Avon Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Pine St
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Grades: K-4
| 77 students
Rank: #33.
Avon High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 Pine St
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Avon School District 04-1?
Avon School District 04-1 manages 4 public schools serving 238 students.
What is the rank of Avon School District 04-1?
Avon School District 04-1 is ranked #84 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 Avon School District 04-1?
86% of Avon School District 04-1 students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Avon School District 04-1?
Avon School District 04-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Avon School District 04-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,382 is higher than the state median of $12,666. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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