Top Rankings
Sisseton School District 54-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 950 students in Sisseton School District 54-2. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Sisseton School District 54-2 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more 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
950 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Sisseton School District 54-2, 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 80-89% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#119 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.50
# American Indian Students
519 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
55%
14%
# Asian Students
4 Students
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
73 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
4,608 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
233 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
24%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
121 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
96
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
58
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
67
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
79
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
74
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
67
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
69
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
61
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
81
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
131
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
60
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
44
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
44
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,245 is higher than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,237 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,245
$13,144
Spending / Student
$13,237
$12,645
Best Sisseton School District 54-2 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sisseton High School - 01
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
516 8th Ave W
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
Westside Elementary - 03
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 W Walnut
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Grades: PK-4
| 393 students
Rank: #33.
Sisseton Middle School - 02
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
516 8th Ave W
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Grades: 5-8
| 278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sisseton School District 54-2?
Sisseton School District 54-2 manages 3 public schools serving 950 students.
What is the rank of Sisseton School District 54-2?
Sisseton School District 54-2 is ranked #122 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sisseton School District 54-2?
55% of Sisseton School District 54-2 students are American Indian, 24% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sisseton School District 54-2?
Sisseton School District 54-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Sisseton School District 54-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,237 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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