Top Rankings
Lyman School District 42-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 366 students in Lyman School District 42-1. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Lyman School District 42-1 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more 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
3 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
366 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Lyman School District 42-1, 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#107 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.50
# American Indian Students
138 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
38%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
4,608 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
203 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
55%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
15
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
35
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
29
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
28
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
30
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
27
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
35
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
27
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
25
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
21
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
18
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
28
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
24
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
24
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,470 is higher than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,541 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,470
$13,144
Spending / Student
$23,541
$12,645
Best Lyman School District 42-1 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lyman Elementary - 04
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 E 2nd St
Presho, SD 57568
(605) 869-2213
Presho, SD 57568
(605) 869-2213
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #22.
Lyman High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Birch Ave
Presho, SD 57568
(605) 895-2662
Presho, SD 57568
(605) 895-2662
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Rank: #33.
Lyman Middle School - 02
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Birch Ave
Presho, SD 57568
(605) 869-2579
Presho, SD 57568
(605) 869-2579
Grades: 6-8
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lyman School District 42-1?
Lyman School District 42-1 manages 3 public schools serving 366 students.
What is the rank of Lyman School District 42-1?
Lyman School District 42-1 is ranked #121 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lyman School District 42-1?
55% of Lyman School District 42-1 students are White, 38% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lyman School District 42-1?
Lyman School District 42-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Lyman School District 42-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,541 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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