Mcintosh School District 15-1

511 Main St
Mcintosh, SD 57641
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Mcintosh School District 15-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 129 students in Mcintosh School District 15-1. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Mcintosh School District 15-1 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% 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
3 Schools
724 Schools
# Students
129 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mcintosh School District 15-1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#136 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

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

15%
42%

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

35-39%
51%

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

40-49%
42%
(21-22)
≥50%
82%

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

(2022-23)
25.6%
22.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.53

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

% American Indian
49%
14%

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

% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
3%
% White
40%
66%

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

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $34,822 is higher than the state median of $14,736. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,798 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$2,163 MM

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

Spending
$4 MM
$2,227 MM

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

Revenue / Student
$34,822
$14,736

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

Spending / Student
$32,798
$15,173

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

Best Mcintosh School District 15-1 Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcintosh High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
511 Main St
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4227
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Mcintosh Middle School - 03
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
511 Main St
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4298
Gr: 5-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Mcintosh Elementary - 02
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
511 Main St
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4227
Gr: PK-4 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mcintosh School District 15-1?
Mcintosh School District 15-1 manages 3 public schools serving 129 students.
What is the rank of Mcintosh School District 15-1?
Mcintosh School District 15-1 is ranked #132 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mcintosh School District 15-1?
49% of Mcintosh School District 15-1 students are American Indian, 40% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mcintosh School District 15-1?
Mcintosh School District 15-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Mcintosh School District 15-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,798 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50% in SD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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