Top Rankings
Baltic School District 49-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 568 students in Baltic School District 49-1. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Baltic School District 49-1 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
568 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Baltic School District 49-1, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
82%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)8%
22.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.53
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
14%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
3%
Showing 1998–2015. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
90%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,991 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,736. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,717 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 139% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$2,163 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$15 MM
$2,227 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$12,991
$14,736
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$25,717
$15,173
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Baltic School District 49-1 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baltic Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Bulldog Ave
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5464
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5464
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Baltic High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Bulldog Ave
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5461
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5461
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Baltic Middle School - 03
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Bulldog Ave
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5461
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5461
Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Baltic School District 49-1?
Baltic School District 49-1 manages 3 public schools serving 568 students.
What is the rank of Baltic School District 49-1?
Baltic School District 49-1 is ranked #39 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Baltic School District 49-1?
90% of Baltic School District 49-1 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Baltic School District 49-1?
Baltic School District 49-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Baltic School District 49-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,717 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 139% over four school years.
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