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White Lake School District 01-3 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 125 students in White Lake School District 01-3. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in White Lake School District 01-3 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
125 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
White Lake School District 01-3, 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#97 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
82%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18%
22.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.53
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% White
94%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,032 is higher than the state median of $14,736. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,744 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,163 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$2 MM
$2,227 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,032
$14,736
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,744
$15,173
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best White Lake School District 01-3 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Lake High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 E 4th St
White Lake, SD 57383
(605) 249-2251
White Lake, SD 57383
(605) 249-2251
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
White Lake Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 E 4th St
White Lake, SD 57383
(605) 249-2251
White Lake, SD 57383
(605) 249-2251
Gr: PK-5 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
White Lake Middle School - 03
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 E 4th St
White Lake, SD 57383
(605) 249-2251
White Lake, SD 57383
(605) 249-2251
Gr: 6-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to White Lake School District 01-3?
White Lake School District 01-3 manages 3 public schools serving 125 students.
What is the rank of White Lake School District 01-3?
White Lake School District 01-3 is ranked #95 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in White Lake School District 01-3?
94% of White Lake School District 01-3 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of White Lake School District 01-3?
White Lake School District 01-3 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is White Lake School District 01-3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,744 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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