Kimball School District 07-2

300 S East St
Kimball, SD 57355
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Kimball School District 07-2 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 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 357 students in Kimball School District 07-2. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Kimball School District 07-2 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
5 Schools
754 Schools
# Students
357 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Kimball School District 07-2, 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#25 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Kimball School District 07-2, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kimball School District 07-2 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kimball School District 07-2 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kimball School District 07-2 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
82%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Kimball School District 07-2 and public school graduation rate of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.51
# American Indian Students
6 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
4,603 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
328 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
92%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
18
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
24
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
26
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
33
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
27
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
24
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
34
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
28
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
27
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
25
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
25
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
27
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
20
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
19
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,969 is higher than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,207 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$1,916 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Kimball School District 07-2 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$4 MM
$1,844 MM
This chart displays total spending of Kimball School District 07-2 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,969
$12,971
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Kimball School District 07-2 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,207
$12,479
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Kimball School District 07-2 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Kimball School District 07-2 Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kimball Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 S East St
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Grades: PK-4
| 123 students
Rank: #22.
Kimball Middle School - 04
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 S East St
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Grades: 5-8
| 96 students
Rank: #33.
Kimball High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 S East St
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6232
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Rank: #44.
Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
36570 258th St
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Grades: K-8
| 47 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grass Ranch Colony High School - 15
Magnet School
36570 258th St
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kimball School District 07-2?
Kimball School District 07-2 manages 5 public schools serving 357 students.
What is the rank of Kimball School District 07-2?
Kimball School District 07-2 is ranked #29 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kimball School District 07-2?
92% of Kimball School District 07-2 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kimball School District 07-2?
Kimball School District 07-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Kimball School District 07-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,207 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in SD)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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