Top Rankings
Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 476 students in Britton-Hecla School District 45-4. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
6 Schools
754 Schools
# Students
476 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Britton-Hecla School District 45-4, which is ranked within the top 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 decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#95 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.51
# American Indian Students
3 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
14%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
3 Students
4,603 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
434 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
91%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
43
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
37
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
42
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
28
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
29
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
43
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
37
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
40
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
37
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
41
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
36
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
29
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
34
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,305 is higher than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,179 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,305
$12,971
Spending / Student
$12,179
$12,479
Best Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Britton-hecla High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
Rank: #22.
Sunset Colony High School - 06
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41632 109th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sunset Colony Elementary - 04
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41632 109th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Grades: K-8
| 24 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Westwood Rural Elementary - 05
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
499 Westwood Rd
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Grades: K-8
| 34 students
Rank: #55.
Britton-hecla Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 443-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 443-2234
Grades: K-5
| 174 students
Rank: #66.
Britton-hecla Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Grades: 6-8
| 104 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Britton-Hecla School District 45-4?
Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 manages 6 public schools serving 476 students.
What is the rank of Britton-Hecla School District 45-4?
Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 is ranked #69 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Britton-Hecla School District 45-4?
91% of Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Britton-Hecla School District 45-4?
Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Britton-Hecla School District 45-4's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,179 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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