For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 352 students in Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
4 Schools
754 Schools
# Students
352 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1, 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.51
# American Indian Students
5 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
4,603 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
309 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
88%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
21
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
23
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
22
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
29
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
30
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
22
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
28
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
22
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
31
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
29
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
31
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
26
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
18
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,148 is higher than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,406 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,148
$12,971
Spending / Student
$14,406
$12,479
Best Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-2171
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-2171
Grades: PK-6
| 195 students
Rank: #22.
Alcester-hudson High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-1890
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-1890
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
Rank: #33.
Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-1890
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-1890
Grades: 7-8
| 53 students
Rank: n/an/a
409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-2171
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-2171
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1?
Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 manages 4 public schools serving 352 students.
What is the rank of Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1?
Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 is ranked #76 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1?
88% of Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1?
Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,406 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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