Top Rankings
Todd County School District 66-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 1,939 students in Todd County School District 66-1. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Todd County School District 66-1 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
11 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
1,939 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
161 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Todd County School District 66-1, 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 40-44% has decreased from 50-54% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Graduation Rate
40-44%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.50
# American Indian Students
1,878 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
97%
14%
# Asian Students
3 Students
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
4,608 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
11 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
1%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
187
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
171
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
156
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
144
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
149
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
149
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
153
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
156
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
140
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
213
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
136
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
82
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
103
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,750 is higher than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,080 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 67% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,750
$13,144
Spending / Student
$24,080
$12,645
Best Todd County School District 66-1 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
O'kreek Elementary - 14
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
44 School St
Okreek, SD 57563
(605) 856-3507
Okreek, SD 57563
(605) 856-3507
Grades: K-8
| 31 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Klein Elementary - 08
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
28959 299th St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 378-3854
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 378-3854
Grades: K-8
| 16 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Todd County Achievement Middle School - 18
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
181 W Denver St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
Grades: 6-8
| 8 students
Rank: #44.
Todd County Achievement High School - 17
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 Ave D
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #55.
Littleburg Elementary - 12
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28406 300 1st St
Valentine, NE 69201
(605) 378-3881
Valentine, NE 69201
(605) 378-3881
Grades: K-8
| 25 students
Rank: #66.
Lakeview Elementary - 09
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26886 299th St
Crookston, NE 69212
(605) 429-3339
Crookston, NE 69212
(605) 429-3339
Grades: K-8
| 35 students
Rank: #77.
Todd County High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 Main St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3503
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3503
Grades: 9-12
| 514 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Rosebud Elementary - 04
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
405 Spotted Tail Dr
Rosebud, SD 57570
(605) 747-2411
Rosebud, SD 57570
(605) 747-2411
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Spring Creek Elementary - 07
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Spring Creek Rte
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2541
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2541
Grades: K-8
| 51 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
He Dog Elementary - 05
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25300 Bia #4
Parmelee, SD 57566
(605) 856-3553
Parmelee, SD 57566
(605) 856-3553
Grades: K-8
| 159 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Todd County Middle School - 10
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27000 Us Hwy 83
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3504
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3504
Grades: 6-8
| 348 students
Rank: #1212.
Todd County Elementary - 16
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27011 Us Highway 83
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3506
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3506
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: n/an/a
Resource Center - 11
Special Education School
815 Ave D
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3513
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3513
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Todd County School District 66-1?
Todd County School District 66-1 manages 13 public schools serving 1,939 students.
What is the rank of Todd County School District 66-1?
Todd County School District 66-1 is ranked #139 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Todd County School District 66-1?
97% of Todd County School District 66-1 students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Todd County School District 66-1?
Todd County School District 66-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Todd County School District 66-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,080 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 67% over four school years.
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