For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 523 students in Redfield School District 56-4. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, 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 37% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and 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
6 Schools
724 Schools
# Students
523 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
10,614 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
82%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.5%
22.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.53
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% American Indian
4%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 26-year historical data
% Black
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
% White
89%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,799 is higher than the state median of $14,736. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,663 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$2,163 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$8 MM
$2,227 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$16,799
$14,736
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,663
$15,173
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Redfield School District 56-4 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redfield High School - 01
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 6th Ave E
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Gr: 9-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Redfield Elementary - 03
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 6th Ave E
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Redfield Middle School - 02
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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
Gr: 2-8
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Redfield School District 56-4?
Redfield School District 56-4 manages 6 public schools serving 523 students.
What is the rank of Redfield School District 56-4?
Redfield School District 56-4 is ranked #121 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 Redfield School District 56-4?
89% of Redfield School District 56-4 students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 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 $15,663 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
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