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Bison School District 52-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 135 students in Bison School District 52-1. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Bison School District 52-1 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 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
135 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bison School District 52-1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#82 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)7.5%
22.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.53
% American Indian
4%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
90%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,637 is higher than the state median of $14,736. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,430 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,163 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,227 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,637
$14,736
Spending / Student
$19,430
$15,173
Best Bison School District 52-1 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bison High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 E Carr St
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Bison Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Carr St
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271
Gr: K-6 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Bison Jr. High - 04
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Carr St
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271
Gr: 7-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bison School District 52-1?
Bison School District 52-1 manages 3 public schools serving 135 students.
What is the rank of Bison School District 52-1?
Bison School District 52-1 is ranked #88 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bison School District 52-1?
90% of Bison School District 52-1 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bison School District 52-1?
Bison School District 52-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Bison School District 52-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,430 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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