For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 381 students in Freeman School District 33-1. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Freeman School District 33-1 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less 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
381 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Freeman School District 33-1, which is ranked within the top 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 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#60 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.50
# American Indian Students
1 Student
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
14%
# Asian Students
3 Students
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
4,608 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
340 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
89%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
56
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
40
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
38
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
29
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
23
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
28
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
32
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
28
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
25
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
28
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
20
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
17
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
17
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,021 is higher than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,215 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,021
$13,144
Spending / Student
$13,215
$12,645
Best Freeman School District 33-1 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freeman High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 S Wipf St
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4214
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4214
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #22.
Freeman Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 S Wipf St
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4216
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4216
Grades: K-5
| 150 students
Rank: #33.
Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
42906 Colony Rd
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4216
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4216
Grades: K-8
| 33 students
Rank: #44.
Freeman Middle School - 05
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 S Wipf St
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4214
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4214
Grades: 6-8
| 71 students
Rank: #55.
Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27709 Tschetter Ave
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4216
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4216
Grades: K-8
| 45 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Freeman School District 33-1?
Freeman School District 33-1 manages 5 public schools serving 381 students.
What is the rank of Freeman School District 33-1?
Freeman School District 33-1 is ranked #50 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 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 Freeman School District 33-1?
89% of Freeman School District 33-1 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Freeman School District 33-1?
Freeman School District 33-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Freeman School District 33-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,215 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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