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Marty Indian School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 220 students in Marty Indian School District.
Public Schools in Marty Indian School District have a diversity score of 0.00, which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 0.53.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
1 School
724 Schools
# Students
220 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 30% has decreased from 30-39% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Graduation Rate
30%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)74.6%
22.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.53
% American Indian
100%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
n/a
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Marty Indian School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
100 South Main
Marty, SD 57361
(605) 384-2212
Marty, SD 57361
(605) 384-2212
Gr: K-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marty Indian School District?
Marty Indian School District manages 1 public schools serving 220 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Marty Indian School District?
100% of Marty Indian School District students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marty Indian School District?
Marty Indian School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
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