Top Rankings
Wagner Community School District 11-4 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
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 913 students in Wagner Community School District 11-4. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Wagner Community School District 11-4 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% 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
4 Schools
748 Schools
# Students
913 Students
145,551 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
10,901 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Wagner Community School District 11-4, 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 80-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#111 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.50
# American Indian Students
518 Students
19,593 Students
% American Indian Students
57%
14%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
10,532 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
4,605 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
280 Students
100,497 Students
% White Students
31%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
90 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
115
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
94
12,524
# Students in 1st Grade:
56
10,419
# Students in 2nd Grade:
58
10,597
# Students in 3rd Grade:
76
10,630
# Students in 4th Grade:
65
10,638
# Students in 5th Grade:
77
10,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
61
11,011
# Students in 7th Grade:
64
11,200
# Students in 8th Grade:
51
11,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
54
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
56
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
44
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
42
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,912 is higher than the state median of $13,165. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,742 is higher than the state median of $12,666. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,912
$13,165
Spending / Student
$16,742
$12,666
Best Wagner Community School District 11-4 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wagner High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-5426
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-5426
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
Rank: #22.
Wagner Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-3393
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-3393
Grades: K-4
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
Wagner Middle School - 03
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-3913
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-3913
Grades: 5-8
| 253 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-4354
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-4354
Grades: PK
| 115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wagner Community School District 11-4?
Wagner Community School District 11-4 manages 4 public schools serving 913 students.
What is the rank of Wagner Community School District 11-4?
Wagner Community School District 11-4 is ranked #109 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wagner Community School District 11-4?
57% of Wagner Community School District 11-4 students are American Indian, 31% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wagner Community School District 11-4?
Wagner Community School District 11-4 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Wagner Community School District 11-4's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,742 is higher than the state median of $12,666. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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