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Redfield School District 56-4 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 534 students in Redfield School District 56-4. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Redfield School District 56-4 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
6 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
534 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Redfield School District 56-4, 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#133 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.53
% American Indian
3%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
87%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,004 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,581 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,004
$13,121
Spending / Student
$15,581
$12,623
Best Redfield School District 56-4 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Redfield High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 6th Ave E
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
Rank: #22.
Redfield Elementary - 03
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 6th Ave E
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #33.
Redfield Middle School - 02
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 6th Ave E
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Grades: 6-8
| 103 students
Rank: #44.
Turtle Creek High School - 04
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17267 3rd St
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
111 E 6th Ave
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Turtle Creek Elementary School - 06
Special Education School
17267 3rd St
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Grades: 2-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Redfield School District 56-4?
Redfield School District 56-4 manages 6 public schools serving 534 students.
What is the rank of Redfield School District 56-4?
Redfield School District 56-4 is ranked #133 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Redfield School District 56-4?
87% of Redfield School District 56-4 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Redfield School District 56-4?
Redfield School District 56-4 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Redfield School District 56-4's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,581 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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