Deubrook Area School District 05-6

100 School Ave
White, SD 57276
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 429 students in Deubrook Area School District 05-6. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Deubrook Area School District 05-6 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
5 Schools
726 Schools
# Students
429 Students
146,805 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
10,616 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Deubrook Area School District 05-6, which is ranked within the top 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 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#65 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
47%
42%
52%
51%
45-49%
42%
(21-22)
≥90%
82%
(2022-23)
13.3%
22.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.53
% American Indian
1%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
96%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,448 is higher than the state median of $13,053. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,380 is higher than the state median of $12,557. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,448
$13,053
Spending / Student
$13,380
$12,557

Best Deubrook Area School District 05-6 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deubrook Jr. High - 02
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 School Ave
White, SD 57276
(605) 629-1114
Gr: 7-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Deubrook High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 School Ave
White, SD 57276
(605) 629-1114
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Red Willow Colony School - 09
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
20019 474th Ave
White, SD 57275
(605) 629-1152
Gr: K-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #44.
Deubrook Elementary - 03
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
695 Palisades Ave
Toronto, SD 57268
(605) 794-1152
Gr: PK-6 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Norfeld Colony Elementary - 07
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20426 482nd Ave
White, SD 57276
(605) 794-1152
Gr: K-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Deubrook Area School District 05-6?
Deubrook Area School District 05-6 manages 5 public schools serving 429 students.
What is the rank of Deubrook Area School District 05-6?
Deubrook Area School District 05-6 is ranked #65 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Deubrook Area School District 05-6?
96% of Deubrook Area School District 05-6 students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Deubrook Area School District 05-6?
Deubrook Area School District 05-6 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Deubrook Area School District 05-6's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,380 is higher than the state median of $12,557. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 429 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in SD)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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