Ipswich Public School District 22-6

510 2nd Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Ipswich Public School District 22-6 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 462 students in Ipswich Public School District 22-6. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Ipswich Public School District 22-6 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
7 Schools
724 Schools
# Students
462 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Ipswich Public School District 22-6, which is ranked within the top 20% 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.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#17 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

56%
42%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

66%
51%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

55-59%
42%
(21-22)
≥80%
82%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
9.6%
22.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.53

Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
14%

Showing 2003–2021. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
1%
2%

Showing 2009–2022. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
2%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
3%
% White
95%
66%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,387 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 $12,097 is less than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,163 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$6 MM
$2,227 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$13,387
$14,736

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$12,097
$15,173

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Ipswich Public School District 22-6 Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ipswich Elementary - 02
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
510 2nd Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
35955 139th St
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
Rank: #33.
Ipswich Middle School - 04
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
510 2nd Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6571
Gr: 6-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Deerfield Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12434 364th Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #55.
Ipswich High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
510 2nd Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6571
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Rosette Colony Elementary - 03
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12465 359th Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: n/an/a
510 2nd Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6571
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ipswich Public School District 22-6?
Ipswich Public School District 22-6 manages 7 public schools serving 462 students.
What is the rank of Ipswich Public School District 22-6?
Ipswich Public School District 22-6 is ranked #15 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ipswich Public School District 22-6?
95% of Ipswich Public School District 22-6 students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ipswich Public School District 22-6?
Ipswich Public School District 22-6 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Ipswich Public School District 22-6's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,097 is less than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in SD)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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