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 2025 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 27% (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
734 Schools
# Students
129 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
10,645 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#134 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
42%
35-39%
51%
40-49%
42%
≥50%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

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 $13,121. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,891 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,465
$13,121
Spending / Student
$32,891
$12,623

Best Mcintosh School District 15-1 Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #22.
Mcintosh Middle School - 03
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
511 Main St
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4298
Grades: 5-8
| 40 students
Rank: #33.
Mcintosh Elementary - 02
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
511 Main St
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4227
Grades: PK-4
| 42 students

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 #131 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in SD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (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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