Top Rankings
Webster Area 18-5 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 548 students in Webster Area 18-5 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Webster Area 18-5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
3 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
548 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Webster Area 18-5 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 80-89% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.50
# American Indian Students
18 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
14%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
4,608 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
479 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
88%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
26 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
18
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
51
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
43
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
37
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
35
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
34
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
48
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
41
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
36
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
43
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
32
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
35
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
50
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,089 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 $10,633 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,089
$13,144
Spending / Student
$10,633
$12,645
Best Webster Area 18-5 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Webster Area Middle School - 02
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
102 E Ninth Ave
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Grades: 6-8
| 122 students
Rank: #22.
Webster Area Elementary - 03
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
102 E Ninth Ave
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #33.
Webster Area High School - 01
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
102 E Ninth Ave
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-3548
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-3548
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Webster Area 18-5 School District?
Webster Area 18-5 School District manages 3 public schools serving 548 students.
What is the rank of Webster Area 18-5 School District?
Webster Area 18-5 School District is ranked #17 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Webster Area 18-5 School District?
88% of Webster Area 18-5 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Webster Area 18-5 School District?
Webster Area 18-5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Webster Area 18-5 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,633 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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