For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 283 students in Waverly School District 14-5. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Waverly School District 14-5 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
724 Schools
# Students
283 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Waverly School District 14-5, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#128 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.4%
22.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.53
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
6%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
2%
Showing 2006–2016. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
88%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,452 is higher than the state median of $14,736. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,562 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$2,163 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$4 MM
$2,227 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,452
$14,736
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,562
$15,173
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Waverly School District 14-5 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waverly-south Shore High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
319 Mary Pl
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-9174
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-9174
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
319 Mary Pl
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-9174
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-9174
Gr: PK-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
319 Mary Pl
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-9174
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-9174
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waverly School District 14-5?
Waverly School District 14-5 manages 3 public schools serving 283 students.
What is the rank of Waverly School District 14-5?
Waverly School District 14-5 is ranked #123 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Waverly School District 14-5?
88% of Waverly School District 14-5 students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waverly School District 14-5?
Waverly School District 14-5 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Waverly School District 14-5's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,562 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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