Top Rankings
Sanborn Central School District 55-5 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 219 students in Sanborn Central School District 55-5. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Sanborn Central School District 55-5 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
219 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Sanborn Central School District 55-5, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#17 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.50
# American Indian Students
1 Student
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
4,608 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
204 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
93%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
12
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
32
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
18
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
22
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
19
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
15
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
14
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
19
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
10
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
12
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
8
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
10
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
13
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
15
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,352 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 $12,918 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,352
$13,144
Spending / Student
$12,918
$12,645
Best Sanborn Central School District 55-5 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sanborn Central Middle School - 02
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Grades: 6-8
| 31 students
Rank: #22.
Sanborn Central Elementary - 06
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Grades: PK-5
| 107 students
Rank: #33.
Sanborn Central High School - 01
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #44.
Upland Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24221 412th Ave
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Grades: K-8
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sanborn Central School District 55-5?
Sanborn Central School District 55-5 manages 4 public schools serving 219 students.
What is the rank of Sanborn Central School District 55-5?
Sanborn Central School District 55-5 is ranked #27 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sanborn Central School District 55-5?
93% of Sanborn Central School District 55-5 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sanborn Central School District 55-5?
Sanborn Central School District 55-5 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Sanborn Central School District 55-5's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,918 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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