Chester Area School District 39-1 School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 7 public schools in Chester Area School District 39-1 School District, serving 602 students.
- Public school in Chester Area School District 39-1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 54% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
- The top ranked public schools in Chester Area School District 39-1 School District are Chester Middle School - 03, Chester Elementary -02 and Chester High School - 01. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian).
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is more than the South Dakota public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Chester Area School District 39-1 School District |
| School District Website | http://www.chester.k12.sd.us |
| School District Phone Number | (605)489-2411 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (SD) |
| # of Schools | 7 Schools | 722 Schools |
| # of Students | 602 Students | 145,072 Students |
| # of Teachers | 36 Teachers | 9,796 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
- Chester Area School District 39-1 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 149 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 30-34% has decreased from 55-59% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (SD) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 54% |
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| Graduation Rate | 30-34% | 82% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.48 |
| # of American Indian Students | 6 Students | 22,960 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 16% |
| # of Asian Students | 1 Student | 2,450 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 3 Students | 8,185 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 1% | 5% |
| # of Black Students | 1 Student | 4,411 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of White Students | 589 Students | 101,454 Students |
| % White Students | 98% | 70% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 153 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 2 Students | 5,459 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | n/a | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 36 | 3,388 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 32 | 12,298 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 31 | 11,015 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 27 | 11,028 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 22 | 11,166 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 40 | 11,439 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 27 | 11,400 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 27 | 11,161 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 35 | 11,123 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 27 | 10,704 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 110 | 11,505 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 72 | 10,340 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 61 | 9,403 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 55 | 9,102 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $8,355 in this school district is less than the state average of $11,339. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $9,276 is less than the state average of $10,782. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (SD) |
| Total Revenue | $5 MM | $4 MM |
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| Spending | $6 MM | $3 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $8,355 | $11,339 |
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| Spending / Student | $9,276 | $10,782 |
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Chester Area School District 39-1 School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Chester Area Cyber School - 92 Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank: Bottom 50%500 5th St
Chester, SD 57016
(605)489-2411
Grades: 9-12 | 130 students
- Chester Elementary -02 Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank: Top 20%102 2nd Ave
Chester, SD 57016
(605)489-2411
Grades: PK-5 | 182 students
- Chester High School - 01 Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank: Top 30%102 2nd Ave
Chester, SD 57016
(605)489-2411
Grades: 9-12 | 103 students
- Chester Middle School - 03 Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank: Top 5%102 2nd Ave
Chester, SD 57016
(605)489-2411
Grades: 6-8 | 85 students
- Graceville Colony - 07 Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank: Bottom 50%23843 - 446a Ave
Winfred, SD 57076
(605)256-2267
Grades: K-8 | 16 students
- High Plains - 06 Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank: Bottom 50%500 5th St
Chester, SD 57016
(605)489-2411
Grades: 9-12 | 65 students
- Rustic Acres Elementary - 04 Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank: Top 50%24243 456th Ave
Chester, SD 57016
(605)489-2411
Grades: K-8 | 21 students
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