Top Rankings
Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 161 students in Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
5 Schools
748 Schools
# Students
161 Students
145,551 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
10,901 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5, 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.50
# American Indian Students
9 Students
19,593 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
14%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
10,532 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
4,605 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
143 Students
100,497 Students
% White Students
89%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
22
12,524
# Students in 1st Grade:
11
10,419
# Students in 2nd Grade:
12
10,597
# Students in 3rd Grade:
12
10,630
# Students in 4th Grade:
11
10,638
# Students in 5th Grade:
16
10,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
12
11,011
# Students in 7th Grade:
8
11,200
# Students in 8th Grade:
9
11,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
10
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
11
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
15
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
12
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,627 is higher than the state median of $13,165. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,068 is higher than the state median of $12,666. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,627
$13,165
Spending / Student
$19,068
$12,666
Best Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tripp-delmont High School - 01
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 S Sloan
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Clearfield Colony Elementary - 07
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40248 293rd Ave
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Grades: K-8
| 18 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Tripp-delmont Jr. High - 02
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 S Sloan
Pickstown, SD 57367
(605) 935-6766
Pickstown, SD 57367
(605) 935-6766
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
Rank: #44.
Greenwood Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
28781 402nd Ave
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
Rank: #55.
Tripp Elementary - 03
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 S Sloan
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Grades: PK-6
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5?
Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5 manages 5 public schools serving 161 students.
What is the rank of Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5?
Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5 is ranked #103 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5?
89% of Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5 students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5?
Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5 has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,068 is higher than the state median of $12,666. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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