Top Rankings
Summit School District 54-6 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 177 students in Summit School District 54-6. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Summit School District 54-6 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% 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
2 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
177 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Summit School District 54-6, 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#130 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.50
# American Indian Students
30 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
17%
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
3 Students
4,608 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
126 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
71%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
12
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
9
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
13
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
11
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
15
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
11
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
12
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
14
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
7
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
11
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
20
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
16
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
13
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
13
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,282 is higher than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,136 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,282
$13,144
Spending / Student
$14,136
$12,645
Best Summit School District 54-6 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summit High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 W Sherman Ave
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 398-6211
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 398-6211
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: #22.
Summit Elementary - 02
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Sherman Ave
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 398-6211
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 398-6211
Grades: PK-8
| 115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Summit School District 54-6?
Summit School District 54-6 manages 2 public schools serving 177 students.
What is the rank of Summit School District 54-6?
Summit School District 54-6 is ranked #133 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Summit School District 54-6?
71% of Summit School District 54-6 students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Summit School District 54-6?
Summit School District 54-6 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Summit School District 54-6's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,136 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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