Top Rankings
Brookings School District 05-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,546 students in Brookings School District 05-1. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Brookings School District 05-1 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% 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
9 Schools
724 Schools
# Students
3,546 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
230 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brookings School District 05-1, 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 86% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#102 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Graduation Rate
86%
84%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.8%
22.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.53
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
10%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
77%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,900 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,736. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,690 is less than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$2,163 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$52 MM
$2,227 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,900
$14,736
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,690
$15,173
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Brookings School District 05-1 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Medary Elementary - 05
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
718 5th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4300
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4300
Gr: PK-3 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Brookings High School - 01
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
530 Elm Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4100
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 26th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4900
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4900
Gr: PK-3 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Hillcrest Elementary - 04
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 15th Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4600
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4600
Gr: PK-3 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Camelot Intermediate - 06
(Math: 29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 15th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4400
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4400
Gr: 4-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 12th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4500
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
1910 12th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4714
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4714
Gr: K-5
Rank: n/an/a
1910 12th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4714
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4714
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 77:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
1910 12th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4714
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4714
Gr: 6-8 | 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brookings School District 05-1?
Brookings School District 05-1 manages 9 public schools serving 3,546 students.
What is the rank of Brookings School District 05-1?
Brookings School District 05-1 is ranked #99 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brookings School District 05-1?
77% of Brookings School District 05-1 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brookings School District 05-1?
Brookings School District 05-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Brookings School District 05-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,690 is less than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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