Howard School District 48-3

201 N Minnie St
Howard, SD 57349
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Howard School District 48-3 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 348 students in Howard School District 48-3. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Howard School District 48-3 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
4 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
348 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Howard School District 48-3, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (SD)
#31 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Howard School District 48-3, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-54%
43%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Howard School District 48-3 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60-64%
52%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Howard School District 48-3 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥80%
80%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Howard School District 48-3 and public school graduation rate of SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.50
# American Indian Students
4 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
4 Students
4,608 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
326 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
94%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 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:
38
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
20
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
15
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
28
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
24
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
31
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
28
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
31
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
27
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
24
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
24
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
40
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
18
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,986 is higher than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,727 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$1,916 MM
This chart display total revenue of Howard School District 48-3 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$5 MM
$1,844 MM
This chart display total spending of Howard School District 48-3 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,986
$13,144
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Howard School District 48-3 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,727
$12,645
This chart display average spending per public school student in Howard School District 48-3 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Howard School District 48-3 Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howard High School - 01
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
500 N Section Line
Howard, SD 57349
(605) 772-5515
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Rank: #22.
Howard Jr. High - 05
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 N Section Line
Howard, SD 57349
(605) 772-5515
Grades: 7-8
| 50 students
Rank: #33.
Shannon Colony Elementary - 08
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
43945 235th St.
Winfred, SD 57076
(605) 772-4443
Grades: K-8
| 33 students
Rank: #44.
Howard Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 N Minnie St
Howard, SD 57349
(605) 772-4443
Grades: K-6
| 159 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Howard School District 48-3?
Howard School District 48-3 manages 4 public schools serving 348 students.
What is the rank of Howard School District 48-3?
Howard School District 48-3 is ranked #36 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Howard School District 48-3?
94% of Howard School District 48-3 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Howard School District 48-3?
Howard School District 48-3 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Howard School District 48-3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,727 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in SD)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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