Chamberlain School District 07-1

1000 Sorensen Drive
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Chamberlain School District 07-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 848 students in Chamberlain School District 07-1. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Chamberlain School District 07-1 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
848 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Chamberlain School District 07-1, 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#103 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
38%
42%
46%
51%
35-39%
42%
80-89%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.53
% American Indian
39%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
49%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,235 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,462 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,235
$13,121
Spending / Student
$14,462
$12,623

Best Chamberlain School District 07-1 Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chamberlain High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Sorensen Dr
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
Chamberlain Elementary - 03
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Sorensen Dr
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4460
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: #33.
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Sorensen Dr
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Grades: 6-8
| 194 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Chamberlain School District 07-1?
Chamberlain School District 07-1 manages 3 public schools serving 848 students.
What is the rank of Chamberlain School District 07-1?
Chamberlain School District 07-1 is ranked #103 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chamberlain School District 07-1?
49% of Chamberlain School District 07-1 students are White, 39% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chamberlain School District 07-1?
Chamberlain School District 07-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Chamberlain School District 07-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,462 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 848 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 80-89% (Top 20% in SD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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