For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 224 students in Avon School District 04-1. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Avon School District 04-1 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
224 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Avon School District 04-1, 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.51
# American Indian Students
12 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
4,603 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
194 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
87%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
12
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
7
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
21
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
12
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
15
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
12
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
22
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
17
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
13
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
17
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
24
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
19
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
23
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,978 is higher than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,281 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,978
$12,971
Spending / Student
$15,281
$12,479
Best Avon School District 04-1 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avon Middle School - 05
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Pine St
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Grades: 5-8
| 64 students
Rank: #22.
Avon Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Pine St
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Grades: K-4
| 65 students
Rank: #33.
Avon High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 Pine St
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Rank: n/an/a
Avon Preschool - 06
Magnet School
210 Pine St
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Grades: PK
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Avon School District 04-1?
Avon School District 04-1 manages 4 public schools serving 224 students.
What is the rank of Avon School District 04-1?
Avon School District 04-1 is ranked #85 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 Avon School District 04-1?
87% of Avon School District 04-1 students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Avon School District 04-1?
Avon School District 04-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Avon School District 04-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,281 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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