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 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 168 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 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
5 Schools
724 Schools
# Students
168 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#108 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
82%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.8%
22.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.53
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
4%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
92%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,482 is higher than the state median of $14,736. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,815 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,163 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$4 MM
$2,227 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$24,482
$14,736
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,815
$15,173
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tripp-delmont High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 S Sloan
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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
Gr: K-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
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
Gr: 7-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
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
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
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
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 168 students.
What is the rank of Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5?
Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5 is ranked #100 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
92% of Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5 students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,815 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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