For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 432 students in Mclaughlin School District 15-2. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Mclaughlin School District 15-2 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
432 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Mclaughlin School District 15-2, 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 40-49% has increased from 30-39% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#146 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
52%
Graduation Rate
40-49%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.50
# American Indian Students
412 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
95%
14%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
4,608 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
8 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
2%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
18
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
32
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
23
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
32
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
32
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
24
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
25
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
28
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
25
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
25
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
66
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
33
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
36
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
33
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,113 is higher than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,917 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,113
$13,144
Spending / Student
$23,917
$12,645
Best Mclaughlin School District 15-2 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mclaughlin High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Main
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mclaughlin Elementary - 02
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Main
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Grades: PK-5
| 186 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mclaughlin Middle School - 03
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Main
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Grades: 6-8
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mclaughlin School District 15-2?
Mclaughlin School District 15-2 manages 3 public schools serving 432 students.
What is the rank of Mclaughlin School District 15-2?
Mclaughlin School District 15-2 is ranked #146 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Mclaughlin School District 15-2?
95% of Mclaughlin School District 15-2 students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mclaughlin School District 15-2?
Mclaughlin School District 15-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Mclaughlin School District 15-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,917 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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