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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 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 129 students in Mcintosh School District 15-1. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, 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 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
729 Schools
# Students
129 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
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.
Overall District Rank
#136 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.53
% American Indian
45%
14%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
42%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,465 is higher than the state median of $13,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,891 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,465
$13,146
Spending / Student
$32,891
$12,647
Best Mcintosh School District 15-1 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcintosh High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
511 Main St
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4227
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4227
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Mcintosh Middle School - 03
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
511 Main St
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4298
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4298
Gr: 5-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Mcintosh Elementary - 02
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
511 Main St
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4227
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4227
Gr: PK-4 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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 #133 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?
45% of Mcintosh School District 15-1 students are American Indian, 42% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 5:1, 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 $32,891 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
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