For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 268 students in Wall School District 51-5. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Wall School District 51-5 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
268 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Wall School District 51-5, 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.50
# American Indian Students
38 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
14%
14%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
4 Students
4,608 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
210 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
78%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
15
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
17
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
19
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
23
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
19
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
16
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
17
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
26
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
23
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
24
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
24
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
23
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
22
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,854 is higher than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,493 is less than the state median of $12,645. 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
$15,854
$13,144
Spending / Student
$12,493
$12,645
Best Wall School District 51-5 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wall Middle School - 06
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 S Blvd W
Wall, SD 57790
(605) 279-2156
Wall, SD 57790
(605) 279-2156
Grades: 6-8
| 65 students
Rank: #22.
Wall High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Blvd W
Wall, SD 57790
(605) 279-2156
Wall, SD 57790
(605) 279-2156
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
Rank: #33.
Wall Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Blvd W
Wall, SD 57790
(605) 279-2156
Wall, SD 57790
(605) 279-2156
Grades: K-5
| 102 students
Rank: n/an/a
19910 222nd St
Wall, SD 57790
(605) 279-2156
Wall, SD 57790
(605) 279-2156
Grades: K-6
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wall School District 51-5?
Wall School District 51-5 manages 4 public schools serving 268 students.
What is the rank of Wall School District 51-5?
Wall School District 51-5 is ranked #57 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Wall School District 51-5?
78% of Wall School District 51-5 students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wall School District 51-5?
Wall School District 51-5 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Wall School District 51-5's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,493 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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