For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 413 students in Stanley County School District 57-1. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Stanley County School District 57-1 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
413 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Stanley County School District 57-1, 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 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#92 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.50
# American Indian Students
60 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
14%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
4,608 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
317 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
77%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
44
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
26
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
23
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
30
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
33
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
35
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
33
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
26
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
33
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
39
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
27
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
32
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
32
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,799 is higher than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,978 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,799
$13,144
Spending / Student
$13,978
$12,645
Best Stanley County School District 57-1 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stanley County Elementary - 08
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17 E 2nd Ave
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7745
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7745
Grades: K-5
| 185 students
Rank: #22.
Cheyenne Elementary - 06
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24882 196th St
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7745
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7745
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
Rank: #33.
Stanley County Middle School - 02
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 E Main Ave
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7743
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7743
Grades: 6-8
| 88 students
Rank: #44.
Stanley County High School - 01
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 E Main Ave
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7743
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7743
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stanley County School District 57-1?
Stanley County School District 57-1 manages 4 public schools serving 413 students.
What is the rank of Stanley County School District 57-1?
Stanley County School District 57-1 is ranked #90 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 Stanley County School District 57-1?
77% of Stanley County School District 57-1 students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stanley County School District 57-1?
Stanley County School District 57-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Stanley County School District 57-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,978 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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