Top Rankings
Hanson School District 30-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 384 students in Hanson School District 30-1. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Hanson School District 30-1 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less 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
384 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hanson School District 30-1, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 148 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)8.9%
22.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.53
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
94%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,661 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,736. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,161 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$2,163 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$7 MM
$2,227 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,661
$14,736
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,161
$15,173
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Hanson School District 30-1 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hanson Elementary - 06
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
230 6th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Hanson High School - 01
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
230 6th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Hanson Middle School - 02
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
230 6th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Gr: 6-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41659 256th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Gr: K-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #55.
Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26730 423rd Ave
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Gr: K-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
41659 256th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hanson School District 30-1?
Hanson School District 30-1 manages 6 public schools serving 384 students.
What is the rank of Hanson School District 30-1?
Hanson School District 30-1 is ranked #7 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hanson School District 30-1?
94% of Hanson School District 30-1 students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hanson School District 30-1?
Hanson School District 30-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Hanson School District 30-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,161 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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