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Andes Central School District 11-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 260 students in Andes Central School District 11-1. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Andes Central School District 11-1 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
260 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Andes Central School District 11-1, which is ranked within the bottom 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#137 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.53
# American Indian Students
139 Students
20,873 Students
% American Indian Students
53%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,252 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
11,917 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
1 Student
4,730 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
69 Students
97,780 Students
% White Students
27%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
42 Students
8,292 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
31
3,175
# Students in K Grade:
33
11,936
# Students in 1st Grade:
27
10,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
26
10,955
# Students in 3rd Grade:
23
10,445
# Students in 4th Grade:
29
10,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
21
10,790
# Students in 6th Grade:
30
10,961
# Students in 7th Grade:
17
11,058
# Students in 8th Grade:
23
11,237
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
12,230
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
11,381
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
10,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
9,860
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,692 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,792 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,692
$13,121
Spending / Student
$26,792
$12,623
Best Andes Central School District 11-1 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
28748 386th Ave
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7655
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7655
Grades: K-8
| 25 students
Rank: #22.
Andes Central Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 High St
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5243
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5243
Grades: PK-5
| 179 students
Rank: #33.
Andes Central Middle School - 04
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 High St
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5207
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5207
Grades: 6-8
| 56 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Andes Central School District 11-1?
Andes Central School District 11-1 manages 3 public schools serving 260 students.
What is the rank of Andes Central School District 11-1?
Andes Central School District 11-1 is ranked #130 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Andes Central School District 11-1?
53% of Andes Central School District 11-1 students are American Indian, 27% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Andes Central School District 11-1?
Andes Central School District 11-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Andes Central School District 11-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,792 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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