For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 478 students in Clark School District 12-2. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Clark School District 12-2 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
6 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
478 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Clark School District 12-2, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 148 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#115 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.50
# American Indian Students
1 Student
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
7%
# Black Students
5 Students
4,608 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
410 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
86%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
31
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
32
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
41
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
43
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
37
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
27
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
35
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
51
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
30
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
46
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
25
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
27
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
25
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
28
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,067 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,682 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,067
$13,144
Spending / Student
$11,682
$12,645
Best Clark School District 12-2 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clark High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 N Clinton St
Clark, SD 57225
(605) 532-3604
Clark, SD 57225
(605) 532-3604
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
Rank: #22.
Clark Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 2nd Ave Nw
Clark, SD 57225
(605) 532-3606
Clark, SD 57225
(605) 532-3606
Grades: PK-4
| 160 students
Rank: #33.
Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1004 Hillcrest Dr
Garden City, SD 57236
(605) 532-3606
Garden City, SD 57236
(605) 532-3606
Grades: K-8
| 30 students
Rank: #44.
Clark Middle School - 03
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 N Clinton St
Clark, SD 57225
(605) 532-3604
Clark, SD 57225
(605) 532-3604
Grades: 5-8
| 113 students
Rank: #55.
Silver Lake Colony - 07
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17354 430th Ave
Clark, SD 57225
(605) 532-3606
Clark, SD 57225
(605) 532-3606
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
Rank: #66.
Fordham Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
533 Fordham Dr
Carpenter, SD 57322
(605) 532-3606
Carpenter, SD 57322
(605) 532-3606
Grades: K-8
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clark School District 12-2?
Clark School District 12-2 manages 6 public schools serving 478 students.
What is the rank of Clark School District 12-2?
Clark School District 12-2 is ranked #116 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Clark School District 12-2?
86% of Clark School District 12-2 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clark School District 12-2?
Clark School District 12-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Clark School District 12-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,682 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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