Watertown School District 14-4

200 Ne 9th St
Watertown, SD 57201
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

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

2021-2022 School Year Data
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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (SD)
#52 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Watertown School District 14-4, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45%
43%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Watertown School District 14-4 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
57%
52%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Watertown School District 14-4 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
88%
80%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Watertown School District 14-4 and public school graduation rate of SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$1,916 MM
This chart display total revenue of Watertown School District 14-4 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$47 MM
$1,844 MM
This chart display total spending of Watertown School District 14-4 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,546
$13,144
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Watertown School District 14-4 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,059
$12,645
This chart display average spending per public school student in Watertown School District 14-4 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Watertown School District 14-4 Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary - 05
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1100 13th St Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6340
Grades: K-4
| 369 students
Rank: #22.
Mellette Elementary - 07
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
619 2nd St Nw
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6385
Grades: K-4
| 218 students
Rank: #33.
Watertown High School - 01
Math: 42% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Ne 9th St
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6316
Grades: 9-12
| 1,259 students
Rank: #44.
Watertown Middle School - 02
Math: 42% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1700 11th St Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6370
Grades: 7-8
| 618 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Elementary - 09
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1701 N Maple St
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6390
Grades: K-4
| 352 students
Rank: #66.
Watertown Intermediate School - 13
Math: 36% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 11th St Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6355
Grades: 5-6
| 559 students
Rank: #77.
Mckinley Elementary - 06
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5 12th St Sw
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6350
Grades: PK-4
| 239 students
Rank: #88.
Roosevelt Elementary - 08
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
412 2nd St Se
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
Grades: PK-6
| 75 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sunrise Colony - 15
45425 152nd St
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 882-3640
Grades: n/a
| 0 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,925 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 88% (Top 30% in SD)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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