Top Rankings
Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 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 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 231 students in Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority 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
4 Schools
754 Schools
# Students
231 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3, 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.51
# American Indian Students
16 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
4,603 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
192 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
83%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
5
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
13
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
12
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
19
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
13
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
22
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
18
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
25
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
12
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
17
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
24
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
22
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
11
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
18
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,229 is higher than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,766 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,229
$12,971
Spending / Student
$22,766
$12,479
Best Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Onida Elementary - 04
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 8th St
Onida, SD 57564
(605) 258-2617
Onida, SD 57564
(605) 258-2617
Grades: K-5
| 69 students
Rank: #22.
Sully Buttes Middle School - 06
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 8th St
Onida, SD 57564
(605) 258-2618
Onida, SD 57564
(605) 258-2618
Grades: 6-8
| 54 students
Rank: #33.
Blunt Elementary - 03
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 W Butte St
Blunt, SD 57522
(605) 258-2617
Blunt, SD 57522
(605) 258-2617
Grades: PK-4
| 33 students
Rank: #44.
Sully Buttes High School - 07
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 8th St
Onida, SD 57564
(605) 258-2617
Onida, SD 57564
(605) 258-2617
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3?
Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 manages 4 public schools serving 231 students.
What is the rank of Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3?
Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 is ranked #21 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 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3?
83% of Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3?
Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,766 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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