Top Rankings
Brookings School District 05-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,431 students in Brookings School District 05-1. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Brookings School District 05-1 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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
3,431 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
236 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Brookings School District 05-1, 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 decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#101 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Graduation Rate
80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.51
# American Indian Students
69 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
14%
# Asian Students
86 Students
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
250 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
97 Students
4,603 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
2,722 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
79%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
203 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
339
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
261
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
251
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
250
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
257
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
272
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
263
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
251
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
237
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
305
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
241
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
249
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
255
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,077 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,311 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,077
$12,971
Spending / Student
$12,311
$12,479
Best Brookings School District 05-1 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Medary Elementary - 05
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
718 5th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4300
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4300
Grades: K-3
| 323 students
Rank: #22.
Brookings High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
530 Elm Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4100
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,050 students
Rank: #33.
Camelot Intermediate - 06
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 15th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4400
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4400
Grades: 4-5
| 529 students
Rank: #44.
Hillcrest Elementary - 04
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 15th Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4600
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4600
Grades: K-3
| 305 students
Rank: #55.
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 26th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4900
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4900
Grades: K-3
| 473 students
Rank: #66.
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 12th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4500
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 751 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brookings School District 05-1?
Brookings School District 05-1 manages 6 public schools serving 3,431 students.
What is the rank of Brookings School District 05-1?
Brookings School District 05-1 is ranked #100 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brookings School District 05-1?
79% of Brookings School District 05-1 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brookings School District 05-1?
Brookings School District 05-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Brookings School District 05-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,311 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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