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Plankinton School District 01-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 310 students in Plankinton School District 01-1. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Plankinton School District 01-1 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
7 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
310 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Plankinton School District 01-1, 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 40-59% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Graduation Rate
40-59%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.50
# American Indian Students
15 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
14%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
76 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
7%
# Black Students
3 Students
4,608 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
214 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
69%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
19
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
21
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
20
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
17
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
25
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
14
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
23
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
30
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
27
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
29
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
25
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
13
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
24
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,371 is higher than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,742 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,371
$13,144
Spending / Student
$14,742
$12,645
Best Plankinton School District 01-1 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plankinton Elementary - 02
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Grades: PK-6
| 161 students
Rank: #22.
Aurora Plains High School - 05
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: #33.
Plankinton Jr. High - 03
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Grades: 7-8
| 54 students
Rank: #44.
Plankinton High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #55.
Aurora Plains Middle School - 04
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Grades: 4-8
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dakota Reach - 06
Special Education School
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dakota Reach Middle School - 07
Special Education School
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Grades: 5-8
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plankinton School District 01-1?
Plankinton School District 01-1 manages 7 public schools serving 310 students.
What is the rank of Plankinton School District 01-1?
Plankinton School District 01-1 is ranked #42 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plankinton School District 01-1?
69% of Plankinton School District 01-1 students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plankinton School District 01-1?
Plankinton School District 01-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Plankinton School District 01-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,742 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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