Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5 School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 5 public schools in Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5 School District, serving 168 students.
- Public school in Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 54% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
- The top ranked public schools in Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5 School District are Oldham-ramona High School - 01, Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02 and Oldham-ramona Junior High - 03. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian).
- The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is less than the South Dakota public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5 School District |
| School District Website | http://www.oldhamramona.k12.sd.us |
| School District Phone Number | (605)482-8244 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (SD) |
| # of Schools | 5 Schools | 722 Schools |
| # of Students | 168 Students | 145,072 Students |
| # of Teachers | 19 Teachers | 9,796 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
- Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 149 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (SD) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 54% |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 82% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.48 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 22,960 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 16% |
| # of Asian Students | n/a | 2,450 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 4 Students | 8,185 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 2% | 5% |
| # of Black Students | n/a | 4,411 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of White Students | 163 Students | 101,454 Students |
| % White Students | 97% | 70% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 153 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 1 Student | 5,459 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 16 | 3,388 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 10 | 12,298 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 11 | 11,015 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 12 | 11,028 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 13 | 11,166 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 10 | 11,439 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 18 | 11,400 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 13 | 11,161 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 16 | 11,123 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 11 | 10,704 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 9 | 11,505 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 15 | 10,340 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 9 | 9,403 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 5 | 9,102 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $11,645 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 $12,978 is higher 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 | $2 MM | $4 MM |
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| Spending | $2 MM | $3 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,645 | $11,339 |
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| Spending / Student | $12,978 | $10,782 |
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Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5 School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02 Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank: Bottom 50%220 W 2nd St
Ramona, SD 57054
(605)482-8244
Grades: PK-6 | 80 students
- Oldham-ramona High School - 01 Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank: Top 50%220 W 2nd St
Ramona, SD 57054
(605)482-8244
Grades: 9-12 | 29 students
- Oldham-ramona Junior High - 03 Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank: Bottom 50%220 W 2nd St
Ramona, SD 57054
(605)482-8244
Grades: 7-8 | 23 students
- Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04 Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank: Bottom 50%21727 452nd Ave
Arlington, SD 57212
(605)482-8244
Grades: K-8 | 27 students
- Spring Lake Colony High School - 0521727 452nd Ave
Arlington, SD 57212
(605)482-8244
Grades: 9-12 | 9 students
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