Top Rankings
Selby Area School District 62-5 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 178 students in Selby Area School District 62-5. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Selby Area School District 62-5 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
3 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
178 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Selby Area School District 62-5, which is ranked within the top 30% 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
#42 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.50
# American Indian Students
5 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
4,608 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
165 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
4 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
8
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
16
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
13
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
12
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
12
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
17
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
11
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
14
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
11
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
10
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
13
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
13
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
14
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
14
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,657 is higher than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,680 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,657
$13,144
Spending / Student
$16,680
$12,645
Best Selby Area School District 62-5 Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Selby Elementary - 02
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
108 E Dakota St
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Grades: PK-5
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
Selby High School - 01
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 E Dakota St
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Rank: #33.
Selby Middle School - 03
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
108 E Dakota St
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Grades: 6-8
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Selby Area School District 62-5?
Selby Area School District 62-5 manages 3 public schools serving 178 students.
What is the rank of Selby Area School District 62-5?
Selby Area School District 62-5 is ranked #43 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Selby Area School District 62-5?
93% of Selby Area School District 62-5 students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Selby Area School District 62-5?
Selby Area School District 62-5 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Selby Area School District 62-5's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,680 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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