For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 563 students in Parkston School District 33-3. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Parkston School District 33-3 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
7 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
563 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Parkston School District 33-3, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 60-79% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#47 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.50
# American Indian Students
21 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
14%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
6 Students
4,608 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
514 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
91%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
47
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
71
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
39
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
37
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
37
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
38
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
34
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
32
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
48
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
27
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
40
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
38
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
41
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
34
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,998 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,623 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,998
$13,144
Spending / Student
$10,623
$12,645
Best Parkston School District 33-3 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkston Elementary - 02
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102c S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: PK-6
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Parkston High School - 01
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102a S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: #33.
New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41844 269th St
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 928-3040
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 928-3040
Grades: PK-8
| 25 students
Rank: #44.
Our Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102a S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: 5-12
| 18 students
Rank: #55.
Parkston Jr. High - 05
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102a S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: 7-8
| 62 students
Rank: #66.
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
42021 268th St
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: PK-8
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
41844 269th St
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Parkston School District 33-3?
Parkston School District 33-3 manages 7 public schools serving 563 students.
What is the rank of Parkston School District 33-3?
Parkston School District 33-3 is ranked #43 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Parkston School District 33-3?
91% of Parkston School District 33-3 students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Parkston School District 33-3?
Parkston School District 33-3 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Parkston School District 33-3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,623 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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