Top Rankings
Vermillion School District 13-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,388 students in Vermillion School District 13-1. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Vermillion School District 13-1 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% 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
4 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
1,388 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Vermillion School District 13-1, which is ranked within the top 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 75-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.50
# American Indian Students
136 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
10%
14%
# Asian Students
18 Students
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
68 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
31 Students
4,608 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
1,037 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
75%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
96 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
47
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
131
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
98
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
102
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
91
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
101
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
94
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
97
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
107
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
121
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
103
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
110
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
94
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
92
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,410 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,917 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,410
$13,144
Spending / Student
$10,917
$12,645
Best Vermillion School District 13-1 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vermillion High School - 01
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 E Main St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7035
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7035
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Vermillion Middle School - 02
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
422 Princeton St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7025
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7025
Grades: 6-8
| 325 students
Rank: #33.
Jolley Elementary - 04
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
224 S University
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7015
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7015
Grades: 2-5
| 388 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 High St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7010
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7010
Grades: PK-1
| 276 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vermillion School District 13-1?
Vermillion School District 13-1 manages 4 public schools serving 1,388 students.
What is the rank of Vermillion School District 13-1?
Vermillion School District 13-1 is ranked #51 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vermillion School District 13-1?
75% of Vermillion School District 13-1 students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vermillion School District 13-1?
Vermillion School District 13-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Vermillion School District 13-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,917 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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