Aberdeen School District 06-1

1224 3rd St S
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Aberdeen School District 06-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,257 students in Aberdeen School District 06-1. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Aberdeen School District 06-1 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
9 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
4,257 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
301 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Aberdeen School District 06-1, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 146 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 83% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#61 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Aberdeen School District 06-1, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Aberdeen School District 06-1 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.
54%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Aberdeen School District 06-1 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.
40%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Aberdeen School District 06-1 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.
83%
82%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Aberdeen School District 06-1 and public school graduation rate of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.53
# American Indian Students
267 Students
20,873 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
14%
# Asian Students
170 Students
2,252 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
389 Students
11,917 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
8%
# Black Students
89 Students
4,730 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
3,039 Students
97,780 Students
% White Students
71%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
27 Students
197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
276 Students
8,292 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,175
# Students in K Grade:
309
11,936
# Students in 1st Grade:
355
10,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
323
10,955
# Students in 3rd Grade:
306
10,445
# Students in 4th Grade:
320
10,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
322
10,790
# Students in 6th Grade:
293
10,961
# Students in 7th Grade:
341
11,058
# Students in 8th Grade:
314
11,237
# Students in 9th Grade:
321
12,230
# Students in 10th Grade:
362
11,381
# Students in 11th Grade:
361
10,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
330
9,860
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,494 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,995 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$1,916 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Aberdeen School District 06-1 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$51 MM
$1,844 MM
This chart displays total spending of Aberdeen School District 06-1 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
$13,494
$13,121
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Aberdeen School District 06-1 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
$11,995
$12,623
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Aberdeen School District 06-1 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 Aberdeen School District 06-1 Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
C C Lee Elementary - 05
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1900 N State St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7500
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #22.
Mike Miller Elementary - 07
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3010 Milwaukee Ave Ne
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7800
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
Rank: #33.
Holgate Middle School - 02
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2200 N Dakota St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7700
Grades: 6-8
| 490 students
Rank: #44.
Central High School - 01
(Math: 41% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2200 S Roosevelt St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,374 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary - 08
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
414 S 10th St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
May Overby Elementary - 09
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
612 14th Ave Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7300
Grades: K-5
| 353 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
O M Tiffany Elementary - 11
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
819 8th Ave Ne
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7400
Grades: K-5
| 290 students
Rank: #88.
Simmons Middle School - 03
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 S 3rd St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 458 students
Rank: #99.
Simmons Elementary - 10
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 S 3rd St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7600
Grades: K-5
| 416 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Aberdeen School District 06-1?
Aberdeen School District 06-1 manages 9 public schools serving 4,257 students.
What is the rank of Aberdeen School District 06-1?
Aberdeen School District 06-1 is ranked #65 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Aberdeen School District 06-1?
71% of Aberdeen School District 06-1 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Aberdeen School District 06-1?
Aberdeen School District 06-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Aberdeen School District 06-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,995 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 83% (Top 30% in SD)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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