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Edmunds Central School District 22-5 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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 146 students in Edmunds Central School District 22-5. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Edmunds Central School District 22-5 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
146 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Edmunds Central School District 22-5, 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#101 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.53
% American Indian
2%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
14%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
84%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,308 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,240 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,308
$13,121
Spending / Student
$19,240
$12,623
Best Edmunds Central School District 22-5 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edmunds Central High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 1st Ave
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #22.
Edmunds Central Middle School - 02
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 1st Ave
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Grades: 6-8
| 32 students
Rank: #33.
Edmunds Central Elementary - 05
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
105 1st Ave
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Grades: PK-5
| 64 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 E Main St
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Grades: K-8
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Edmunds Central School District 22-5?
Edmunds Central School District 22-5 manages 4 public schools serving 146 students.
What is the rank of Edmunds Central School District 22-5?
Edmunds Central School District 22-5 is ranked #124 out of 146 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Edmunds Central School District 22-5?
84% of Edmunds Central School District 22-5 students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Edmunds Central School District 22-5?
Edmunds Central School District 22-5 has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Edmunds Central School District 22-5's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,240 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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