Top Rankings
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 522 students in Platte - Geddes School District 11-5. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
5 Schools
724 Schools
# Students
522 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 148 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)7.2%
22.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.53
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
3%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
90%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,126 is higher than the state median of $14,736. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,341 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$2,163 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$11 MM
$2,227 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,126
$14,736
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,341
$15,173
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Best Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
36926 266th St
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Gr: K-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 S Iowa Av
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Gr: K-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Illinois Ave
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Gr: 6-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Platte Colony Elementary - 10
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35271 270 St
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Gr: K-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #55.
Platte - Geddes High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Illinois Ave
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Platte - Geddes School District 11-5?
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 manages 5 public schools serving 522 students.
What is the rank of Platte - Geddes School District 11-5?
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 is ranked #12 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Platte - Geddes School District 11-5?
90% of Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Platte - Geddes School District 11-5?
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Platte - Geddes School District 11-5's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,341 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
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