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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 2 public elementary schools serving 398 students in Deuel School District 19-4. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in South Dakota.
Public Elementary Schools in Deuel School District 19-4 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
504 Schools
# Students
558 Students
100,820 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
7,821 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%)
![This chart displays the overall district rank of Deuel School District 19-4, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall district rank of Deuel School District 19-4, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_district_rank/774600000/774600036/deuel-school-district-19-4-chart-0qpnwO.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
![This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Deuel School District 19-4 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Deuel School District 19-4 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_math_percent/774600000/774600036/deuel-school-district-19-4-chart-fCUyZh.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
![This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Deuel School District 19-4 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Deuel School District 19-4 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_rla_percent/774600000/774600036/deuel-school-district-19-4-chart-2i8bc2.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
![This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Deuel School District 19-4 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Deuel School District 19-4 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_sci_percent/774600000/774600036/deuel-school-district-19-4-chart-fCYIkg.png)
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
![This chart displays public school graduation rate of Deuel School District 19-4 and public school graduation rate of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays public school graduation rate of Deuel School District 19-4 and public school graduation rate of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_graduation_rate/774600000/774600036/deuel-school-district-19-4-chart-b3URpPd.png)
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.53
# American Indian Students
8 Students
15,275 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
15%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,629 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
7,519 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
3 Students
3,302 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
523 Students
67,095 Students
% White Students
94%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
137 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
5,834 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
29
3,116
# Students in K Grade:
53
12,244
# 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
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
56
9,814
# Students in 8th Grade:
41
9,952
# Students in 9th Grade:
48
588
# Students in 10th Grade:
40
363
# Students in 11th Grade:
39
360
# Students in 12th Grade:
33
385
# 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
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Spending
$6 MM
$1,844 MM
![This chart displays total spending of Deuel School District 19-4 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays total spending of Deuel School District 19-4 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_spending/774600000/774600036/deuel-school-district-19-4-chart-3Oy6K7.png)
Revenue / Student
$11,769
$13,165
![This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Deuel School District 19-4 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Deuel School District 19-4 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_revenue_ratio/774600000/774600036/deuel-school-district-19-4-chart-0fv2Dt.png)
Spending / Student
$10,814
$12,666
![This chart displays average spending per public school student in Deuel School District 19-4 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays average spending per public school student in Deuel School District 19-4 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_spending_ratio/774600000/774600036/deuel-school-district-19-4-chart-IIANi0.png)
Best Deuel School District 19-4 Public Elementary 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.
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
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