Top Rankings
Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 202 students in Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
202 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.50
# American Indian Students
47 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
23%
14%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
4,608 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
138 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
68%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
11
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
11
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
16
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
14
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
16
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
16
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
13
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
18
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
11
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
16
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
19
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
13
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
17
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
11
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,411 is higher than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,891 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,411
$13,144
Spending / Student
$15,891
$12,645
Best Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colome High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 Carr St
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Rank: #22.
Wood Elementary - 05
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
114 S Dakota St
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Grades: K-8
| 14 students
Rank: #33.
Colome Middle School - 03
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Carr St
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Grades: 6-8
| 40 students
Rank: #44.
Colome Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 Carr St
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Grades: PK-5
| 87 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District?
Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District manages 4 public schools serving 202 students.
What is the rank of Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District?
Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District is ranked #104 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District?
68% of Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District students are White, 23% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District?
Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,891 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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