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Deuel School District 19-4 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 558 students in Deuel School District 19-4. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Deuel School District 19-4 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% 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
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
748 Schools
# Students
558 Students
145,551 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
10,901 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Deuel School District 19-4, 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#89 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.50
# American Indian Students
8 Students
19,593 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
10,532 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
3 Students
4,605 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
523 Students
100,497 Students
% White Students
94%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
29
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
53
12,524
# Students in 1st Grade:
29
10,419
# Students in 2nd Grade:
41
10,597
# Students in 3rd Grade:
41
10,630
# Students in 4th Grade:
33
10,638
# Students in 5th Grade:
32
10,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
43
11,011
# Students in 7th Grade:
56
11,200
# Students in 8th Grade:
41
11,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
48
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
40
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
39
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
33
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,769 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,165. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,814 is less than the state median of $12,666. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,769
$13,165
Spending / Student
$10,814
$12,666
Best Deuel School District 19-4 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clear Lake Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
410 5th St W
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2162
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2162
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Deuel High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 5th St W
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2163
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2163
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Rank: #33.
Clear Lake Middle School - 04
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 5th St W
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2162
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2162
Grades: 6-8
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Deuel School District 19-4?
Deuel School District 19-4 manages 3 public schools serving 558 students.
What is the rank of Deuel School District 19-4?
Deuel School District 19-4 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 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Deuel School District 19-4?
94% of Deuel School District 19-4 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Deuel School District 19-4?
Deuel School District 19-4 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Deuel School District 19-4's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,814 is less than the state median of $12,666. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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