For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 159 students in Edgemont School District 23-1. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Edgemont School District 23-1 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
2 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
159 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Edgemont School District 23-1, 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.50
# American Indian Students
9 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
4,608 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
136 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
86%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
13
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
8
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
18
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
13
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
14
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
13
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
10
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
10
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
11
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
16
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
14
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
11
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
8
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,478 is higher than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,541 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,478
$13,144
Spending / Student
$16,541
$12,645
Best Edgemont School District 23-1 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edgemont High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
715 Mogul Way
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: #22.
Edgemont Elementary - 03
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
715 Mogul Way
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Grades: K-8
| 110 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Edgemont School District 23-1?
Edgemont School District 23-1 manages 2 public schools serving 159 students.
What is the rank of Edgemont School District 23-1?
Edgemont School District 23-1 is ranked #110 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Edgemont School District 23-1?
86% of Edgemont School District 23-1 students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Edgemont School District 23-1?
Edgemont School District 23-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Edgemont School District 23-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,541 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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