Top Rankings
Douglas School District 51-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,803 students in Douglas School District 51-1. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Douglas School District 51-1 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more 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
5 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
2,803 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Douglas School District 51-1, 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#93 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.50
# American Indian Students
206 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
14%
# Asian Students
29 Students
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
286 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
7%
# Black Students
56 Students
4,608 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
1,914 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
68%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
301 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
219
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
238
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
215
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
241
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
228
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
213
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
242
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
219
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
198
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
276
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
197
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
160
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
157
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,088 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,544 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,088
$13,144
Spending / Student
$10,544
$12,645
Best Douglas School District 51-1 Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Douglas High School - 03
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 Patriot Dr
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0030
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0030
Grades: 9-12
| 790 students
Rank: #22.
Vandenberg Elementary - 02
Math: 42% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
561 Briggs St
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0060
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0060
Grades: 4-5
| 441 students
Rank: #33.
Patriot Elementary -06
Math: 49% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
421 Don Williams Dr
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0080
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0080
Grades: K-3
| 913 students
Rank: #44.
Douglas Middle School - 01
Math: 29% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
691 Tower Rd
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0050
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0050
Grades: 6-8
| 659 students
Rank: n/an/a
421 Don Williams Dr
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0000
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0000
Grades: PK
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Douglas School District 51-1?
Douglas School District 51-1 manages 5 public schools serving 2,803 students.
What is the rank of Douglas School District 51-1?
Douglas School District 51-1 is ranked #97 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas School District 51-1?
68% of Douglas School District 51-1 students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Douglas School District 51-1?
Douglas School District 51-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Douglas School District 51-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,544 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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