For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 567 students in Chester Area School District 39-1. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Chester Area School District 39-1 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
7 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
567 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Chester Area School District 39-1, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 40-44% has decreased from 45-49% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Graduation Rate
40-44%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.50
# American Indian Students
2 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
2 Students
4,608 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
547 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
97%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
25
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
41
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
25
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
25
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
30
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
21
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
28
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
31
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
26
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
79
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
76
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
63
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
52
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,831 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,085 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,831
$13,144
Spending / Student
$10,085
$12,645
Best Chester Area School District 39-1 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chester Middle School - 03
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 2nd Ave
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Grades: 6-8
| 87 students
Rank: #22.
Chester High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 2nd Ave
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Rank: #33.
Chester Area Cyber School - 92
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 5th St
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #44.
Chester Elementary -02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
102 2nd Ave
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Grades: PK-5
| 158 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Graceville Colony - 07
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23843 - 446a Ave
Winfred, SD 57076
(605) 256-2267
Winfred, SD 57076
(605) 256-2267
Grades: K-8
| 18 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
High Plains - 06
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 5th St
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Rustic Acres Elementary - 04
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24243 456th Ave
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Grades: K-8
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chester Area School District 39-1?
Chester Area School District 39-1 manages 7 public schools serving 567 students.
What is the rank of Chester Area School District 39-1?
Chester Area School District 39-1 is ranked #35 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester Area School District 39-1?
97% of Chester Area School District 39-1 students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chester Area School District 39-1?
Chester Area School District 39-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Chester Area School District 39-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,085 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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