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Northwestern Area School District 56-7 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 320 students in Northwestern Area School District 56-7. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Northwestern Area School District 56-7 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
5 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
320 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Northwestern Area School District 56-7, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 70-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#35 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.50
# American Indian Students
6 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
4,608 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
296 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
93%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
17
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
13
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
17
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
15
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
16
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
26
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
11
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
23
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
23
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
27
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
23
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
30
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
35
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
44
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,919 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,219 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,919
$13,144
Spending / Student
$11,219
$12,645
Best Northwestern Area School District 56-7 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwestern High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: #22.
Northwestern Elementary - 04
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Grades: PK-5
| 115 students
Rank: #33.
Northwestern Middle School - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Grades: 6-8
| 73 students
Rank: #44.
Isucceed - 92
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
14625 401st Ave
Stratford, SD 57474
(605) 395-7497
Stratford, SD 57474
(605) 395-7497
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwestern Area School District 56-7?
Northwestern Area School District 56-7 manages 5 public schools serving 320 students.
What is the rank of Northwestern Area School District 56-7?
Northwestern Area School District 56-7 is ranked #29 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northwestern Area School District 56-7?
93% of Northwestern Area School District 56-7 students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwestern Area School District 56-7?
Northwestern Area School District 56-7 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Northwestern Area School District 56-7's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,219 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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