Top Rankings
Watertown School District 14-4 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,925 students in Watertown School District 14-4. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Watertown School District 14-4 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
10 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
3,925 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
251 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Watertown School District 14-4, 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 88% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Graduation Rate
88%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.50
# American Indian Students
179 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
14%
# Asian Students
25 Students
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
225 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
16 Students
4,608 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
3,284 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
84%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
195 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
105
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
298
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
260
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
258
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
298
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
270
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
275
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
284
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
303
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
315
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
348
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
322
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
283
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
306
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,546 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,059 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,546
$13,144
Spending / Student
$12,059
$12,645
Best Watertown School District 14-4 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary - 05
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 13th St Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6340
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6340
Grades: K-4
| 369 students
Rank: #22.
Mellette Elementary - 07
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
619 2nd St Nw
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6385
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6385
Grades: K-4
| 218 students
Rank: #33.
Watertown High School - 01
(Math: 42% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Ne 9th St
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6316
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6316
Grades: 9-12
| 1,259 students
Rank: #44.
Watertown Middle School - 02
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 11th St Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6370
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6370
Grades: 7-8
| 618 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Elementary - 09
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1701 N Maple St
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6390
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6390
Grades: K-4
| 352 students
Rank: #66.
Watertown Intermediate School - 13
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 11th St Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6355
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6355
Grades: 5-6
| 559 students
Rank: #77.
Mckinley Elementary - 06
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5 12th St Sw
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6350
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6350
Grades: PK-4
| 239 students
Rank: #88.
Roosevelt Elementary - 08
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
412 2nd St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6360
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6360
Grades: PK-4
| 236 students
Rank: n/an/a
216 10th St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6398
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6398
Grades: PK-6
| 75 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Watertown School District 14-4?
Watertown School District 14-4 manages 10 public schools serving 3,925 students.
What is the rank of Watertown School District 14-4?
Watertown School District 14-4 is ranked #58 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown School District 14-4?
84% of Watertown School District 14-4 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Watertown School District 14-4?
Watertown School District 14-4 has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Watertown School District 14-4's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,059 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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