Top Rankings
Baltic School District 49-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 608 students in Baltic School District 49-1. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Baltic School District 49-1 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
3 Schools
754 Schools
# Students
608 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Baltic School District 49-1, 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#37 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.51
# American Indian Students
17 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
14%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
4,603 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
531 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
88%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
34
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
64
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
48
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
47
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
41
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
36
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
47
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
40
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
39
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
50
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
41
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
38
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
45
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
38
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,655 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,484 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,655
$12,971
Spending / Student
$9,484
$12,479
Best Baltic School District 49-1 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baltic Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Bulldog Ave
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5464
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5464
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
Baltic Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Bulldog Ave
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5461
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5461
Grades: 6-8
| 129 students
Rank: #33.
Baltic High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Bulldog Ave
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5461
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5461
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Baltic School District 49-1?
Baltic School District 49-1 manages 3 public schools serving 608 students.
What is the rank of Baltic School District 49-1?
Baltic School District 49-1 is ranked #29 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Baltic School District 49-1?
88% of Baltic School District 49-1 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Baltic School District 49-1?
Baltic School District 49-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Baltic School District 49-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,484 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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