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Eagle Butte School District 20-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 380 students in Eagle Butte School District 20-1. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Eagle Butte School District 20-1 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
6 Schools
724 Schools
# Students
380 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Eagle Butte School District 20-1, which is ranked within the bottom 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 52% has decreased from 55-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#144 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
42%
Graduation Rate
52%
84%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2021-22)75.9%
23.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.53
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
95%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
1%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $45,805 is higher than the state median of $14,736. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $44,116 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$2,163 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$17 MM
$2,227 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$45,805
$14,736
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$44,116
$15,173
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Eagle Butte School District 20-1 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
E. A. G. L. E. Center High School - 07
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
E St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #22.
E.a.g.l.e. Center - 09
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
E St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Gr: 5-8
Rank: #33.
Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
672 Main St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-7841
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-7841
Gr: 7-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Eagle Butte High School - 01
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
W Frontier Ave
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8744
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8744
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #55.
Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24 W Prairie Rd
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-4911
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-4911
Gr: 3-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
2006 Main St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-7920
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-7920
Gr: K-2 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Eagle Butte School District 20-1?
Eagle Butte School District 20-1 manages 6 public schools serving 380 students.
What is the rank of Eagle Butte School District 20-1?
Eagle Butte School District 20-1 is ranked #143 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Eagle Butte School District 20-1?
95% of Eagle Butte School District 20-1 students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Eagle Butte School District 20-1?
Eagle Butte School District 20-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Eagle Butte School District 20-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $44,116 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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