For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 311 students in De Smet School District 38-2. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in De Smet School District 38-2 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
3 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
311 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
De Smet School District 38-2, 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#96 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.50
# American Indian Students
n/a
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
14%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
3 Students
4,608 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
293 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
94%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
14
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
24
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
24
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
15
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
26
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
28
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
29
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
21
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
31
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
27
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
14
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
15
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
22
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
21
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,752 is higher than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,003 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,752
$13,144
Spending / Student
$13,003
$12,645
Best De Smet School District 38-2 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
407 Ingalls Ave Sw
De Smet, SD 57231
(605) 854-3963
De Smet, SD 57231
(605) 854-3963
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
Rank: #22.
De Smet High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 3rd St Sw
De Smet, SD 57231
(605) 854-3423
De Smet, SD 57231
(605) 854-3423
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Rank: #33.
De Smet Middle School - 03
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
405 3rd St Sw
De Smet, SD 57231
(605) 854-3423
De Smet, SD 57231
(605) 854-3423
Grades: 6-8
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to De Smet School District 38-2?
De Smet School District 38-2 manages 3 public schools serving 311 students.
What is the rank of De Smet School District 38-2?
De Smet School District 38-2 is ranked #91 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 De Smet School District 38-2?
94% of De Smet School District 38-2 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of De Smet School District 38-2?
De Smet School District 38-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is De Smet School District 38-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,003 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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