Dell Rapids School District 49-3

1216 N Garfield Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Dell Rapids School District 49-3 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 984 students in Dell Rapids School District 49-3. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Dell Rapids School District 49-3 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
984 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Dell Rapids School District 49-3, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (SD)
#15 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Dell Rapids School District 49-3, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
61%
43%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dell Rapids School District 49-3 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
64%
52%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dell Rapids School District 49-3 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
80%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Dell Rapids School District 49-3 and public school graduation rate of SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.50
# American Indian Students
11 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
4,608 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
915 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
93%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
96
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
81
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
80
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
72
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
66
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
81
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
62
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
76
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
75
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
97
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
66
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
59
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
73
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,917 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,527 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$1,916 MM
This chart display total revenue of Dell Rapids School District 49-3 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$13 MM
$1,844 MM
This chart display total spending of Dell Rapids School District 49-3 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,917
$13,144
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Dell Rapids School District 49-3 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,527
$12,645
This chart display average spending per public school student in Dell Rapids School District 49-3 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Dell Rapids School District 49-3 Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
309 W 15th St
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Grades: K-4
| 395 students
Rank: #22.
Dell Rapids Middle School - 03
Math: 55% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1216 N Garfield Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Grades: 5-8
| 294 students
Rank: #33.
Dell Rapids High School - 01
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1216 N Garfield Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dell Rapids School District 49-3?
Dell Rapids School District 49-3 manages 3 public schools serving 984 students.
What is the rank of Dell Rapids School District 49-3?
Dell Rapids School District 49-3 is ranked #11 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dell Rapids School District 49-3?
93% of Dell Rapids School District 49-3 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dell Rapids School District 49-3?
Dell Rapids School District 49-3 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Dell Rapids School District 49-3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,527 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 984 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥95% (Top 1% in SD)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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