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Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 401 students in Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in South Dakota.
Public Elementary Schools in Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
495 Schools
# Students
591 Students
100,764 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
7,485 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#62 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.55
% American Indian
33%
17%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
58%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,535 is higher than the state median of $13,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,701 is less than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,535
$13,146
Spending / Student
$11,701
$12,647
Best Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1107 1st Ave E
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9210
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9210
Gr: 3-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Mobridge Middle School - 02
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1107 1st Ave E
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9210
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9210
Gr: 6-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
601 E 4th Ave
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9275
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9275
Gr: K-2 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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