Top Rankings
West Central School District 49-7 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,416 students in West Central School District 49-7. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in West Central School District 49-7 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian and 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
6 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
1,416 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
West Central School District 49-7, 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#66 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.50
# American Indian Students
36 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
14%
# Asian Students
3 Students
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
20 Students
4,608 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
1,302 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
92%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
28 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
139
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
113
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
101
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
107
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
98
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
88
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
107
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
106
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
109
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
114
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
123
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
107
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
104
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,581 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,750 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,581
$13,144
Spending / Student
$10,750
$12,645
Best West Central School District 49-7 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S Main St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 363-3131
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 363-3131
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
West Central High School - 01
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 E 2nd St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-6236
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-6236
Grades: 9-12
| 409 students
Rank: #33.
Sequel Transition - 07
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Grades: 8-12
| 18 students
Rank: #44.
Falls - 08
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Grades: 5-12
| 23 students
Rank: #55.
West Central Middle School - 04
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 E 2nd St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Grades: 6-8
| 320 students
Rank: n/an/a
303 E 2nd St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3215
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3215
Grades: K-2
| 271 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Central School District 49-7?
West Central School District 49-7 manages 6 public schools serving 1,416 students.
What is the rank of West Central School District 49-7?
West Central School District 49-7 is ranked #64 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Central School District 49-7?
92% of West Central School District 49-7 students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Central School District 49-7?
West Central School District 49-7 has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is West Central School District 49-7's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,750 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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