For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 222 students in Leola School District 44-2. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Leola School District 44-2 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
7 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
222 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Leola School District 44-2, which is ranked within the bottom 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#75 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.50
# American Indian Students
n/a
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
4,608 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
211 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
95%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
12
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
25
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
18
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
14
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
19
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
19
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
19
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
15
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
21
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
20
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
12
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
13
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
11
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
4
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,613 is higher than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,667 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,613
$13,144
Spending / Student
$16,667
$12,645
Best Leola School District 44-2 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leola Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: PK-5
| 68 students
Rank: #22.
Leola High School - 01
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #33.
Grassland Colony Elementary - 06
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11865 370th Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: K-8
| 17 students
Rank: #44.
Long Lake Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
36848 123rd St
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: K-8
| 26 students
Rank: #55.
Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
36562 102nd St
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: K-8
| 35 students
Rank: #66.
Leola Jr. High - 03
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: 6-8
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leola Alternative School - 07
Alternative School
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3142
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3142
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Leola School District 44-2?
Leola School District 44-2 manages 7 public schools serving 222 students.
What is the rank of Leola School District 44-2?
Leola School District 44-2 is ranked #80 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 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 Leola School District 44-2?
95% of Leola School District 44-2 students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leola School District 44-2?
Leola School District 44-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Leola School District 44-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,667 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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