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 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,326 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
10 Schools
754 Schools
# Students
4,326 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
302 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Aberdeen School District 06-1, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 83% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#61 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Graduation Rate
83%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.51
# American Indian Students
258 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
14%
# Asian Students
191 Students
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
334 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
8%
# Black Students
79 Students
4,603 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
3,180 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
73%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
26 Students
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
258 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
361
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
331
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
306
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
321
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
318
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
298
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
347
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
316
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
333
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
367
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
365
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
319
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
344
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,279 is higher than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,804 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,279
$12,971
Spending / Student
$11,804
$12,479
Best Aberdeen School District 06-1 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
C C Lee Elementary - 05
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1900 N State St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7500
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7500
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Mike Miller Elementary - 07
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3010 Milwaukee Ave Ne
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7800
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7800
Grades: K-5
| 244 students
Rank: #33.
Holgate Middle School - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 N Dakota St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7700
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7700
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Rank: #44.
Central High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2200 S Roosevelt St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,388 students
Rank: #55.
New Beginnings - 89
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Milwaukee Ave Ne
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Grades: 5-12
| 8 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary - 08
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
414 S 10th St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7200
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
May Overby Elementary - 09
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
612 14th Ave Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7300
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7300
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
O M Tiffany Elementary - 11
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
819 8th Ave Ne
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7400
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7400
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #99.
Simmons Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 S 3rd St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7900
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 483 students
Rank: #1010.
Simmons Elementary - 10
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 S 3rd St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7600
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7600
Grades: K-5
| 395 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Aberdeen School District 06-1?
Aberdeen School District 06-1 manages 10 public schools serving 4,326 students.
What is the rank of Aberdeen School District 06-1?
Aberdeen School District 06-1 is ranked #66 out of 148 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?
73% of Aberdeen School District 06-1 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 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 $11,804 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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