Northwestern Area School District 56-7 School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 4 public schools in Northwestern Area School District 56-7 School District, serving 266 students.
- Public school in Northwestern Area School District 56-7 School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
- The top ranked public schools in Northwestern Area School District 56-7 School District are Northwestern Elementary - 04, Northwestern Middle School - 02 and Northwestern High School - 01. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian).
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is less than the South Dakota public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Northwestern Area School District 56-7 School District |
| School District Website | http://www.northwestern.k12.sd.us |
| School District Phone Number | (605)887-3467 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (SD) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 722 Schools |
| # of Students | 266 Students | 145,072 Students |
| # of Teachers | 21 Teachers | 9,796 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
- Northwestern Area School District 56-7 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 149 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (SD) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 53% |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 82% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.48 |
| # of American Indian Students | 2 Students | 22,960 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 16% |
| # of Asian Students | n/a | 2,450 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 1 Student | 8,185 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | n/a | 5% |
| # of Black Students | 1 Student | 4,411 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of White Students | 253 Students | 101,454 Students |
| % White Students | 95% | 70% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 Students | 153 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | 1% | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 7 Students | 5,459 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 12 | 3,388 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 26 | 12,298 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 9 | 11,015 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 20 | 11,028 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 19 | 11,166 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 21 | 11,439 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 17 | 11,400 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 14 | 11,161 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 22 | 11,123 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 27 | 10,704 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 26 | 11,505 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 23 | 10,340 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 15 | 9,403 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 15 | 9,102 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $11,979 is higher than the state average of $11,339. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $9,886 is less than the state average of $10,782. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (SD) |
| Total Revenue | $3 MM | $4 MM |
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| Spending | $3 MM | $3 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,979 | $11,339 |
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| Spending / Student | $9,886 | $10,782 |
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Northwestern Area School District 56-7 School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Northwestern Cyber High School - 92221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605)887-3467
Grades: n/a | n/a students
- Northwestern Elementary - 04 Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank: Top 30%221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605)887-3467
Grades: PK-5 | 124 students
- Northwestern High School - 01 Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank: Top 50%221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605)887-3467
Grades: 9-12 | 79 students
- Northwestern Middle School - 02 Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank: Top 50%221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605)887-3467
Grades: 6-8 | 63 students
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