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Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District 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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 156 students in Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less 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
156 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District, 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 decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#100 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.53
% American Indian
17%
14%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
75%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,545 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,577 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,545
$13,121
Spending / Student
$20,577
$12,623
Best Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colome High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 Carr St
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Colome Middle School - 03
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Carr St
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Gr: 6-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Colome Elementary - 02
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
105 Carr St
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District?
Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District manages 3 public schools serving 156 students.
What is the rank of Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District?
Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District is ranked #93 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 Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District?
75% of Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District?
Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,577 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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