For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 453 students in Parker School District 60-4. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Parker School District 60-4 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
724 Schools
# Students
453 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Parker School District 60-4, which is ranked within the bottom 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 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#95 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.2%
22.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
91%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,936 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,055. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,302 is less than the state median of $12,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,936
$13,055
Spending / Student
$12,302
$12,560
Best Parker School District 60-4 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parker Jr. High - 03
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
335 W 1st St
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3456
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3456
Gr: 7-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Parker Elementary - 02
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
335 W 1st St
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3237
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3237
Gr: PK-6 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Parker High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
335 W 1st St
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3456
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3456
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Parker School District 60-4?
Parker School District 60-4 manages 3 public schools serving 453 students.
What is the rank of Parker School District 60-4?
Parker School District 60-4 is ranked #98 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Parker School District 60-4?
91% of Parker School District 60-4 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Parker School District 60-4?
Parker School District 60-4 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Parker School District 60-4's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,302 is less than the state median of $12,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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