For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 281 students in Scotland School District 04-3. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Scotland School District 04-3 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
281 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Scotland School District 04-3, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.50
# American Indian Students
3 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
14%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
4,608 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
258 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
92%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
17
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
23
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
18
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
24
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
22
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
21
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
17
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
16
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
18
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
19
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
28
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
20
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
18
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,673 is higher than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,964 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,673
$13,144
Spending / Student
$13,964
$12,645
Best Scotland School District 04-3 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scotland High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
711 4th St
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #22.
Scotland Middle School - 05
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
711 4th St
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Grades: 6-8
| 51 students
Rank: #33.
Scotland Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 4th St
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2717
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2717
Grades: PK-5
| 145 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scotland School District 04-3?
Scotland School District 04-3 manages 3 public schools serving 281 students.
What is the rank of Scotland School District 04-3?
Scotland School District 04-3 is ranked #123 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Scotland School District 04-3?
92% of Scotland School District 04-3 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scotland School District 04-3?
Scotland School District 04-3 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Scotland School District 04-3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,964 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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