For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 338 students in Castlewood School District 28-1. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Castlewood School District 28-1 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
338 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Castlewood School District 28-1, which is ranked within the top 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
20,873 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,252 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
11,917 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
4,730 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
315 Students
97,780 Students
% White Students
93%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
8,292 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
18
3,175
# Students in K Grade:
17
11,936
# Students in 1st Grade:
28
10,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
22
10,955
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18
10,445
# Students in 4th Grade:
24
10,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
28
10,790
# Students in 6th Grade:
25
10,961
# Students in 7th Grade:
24
11,058
# Students in 8th Grade:
28
11,237
# Students in 9th Grade:
28
12,230
# Students in 10th Grade:
29
11,381
# Students in 11th Grade:
23
10,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
26
9,860
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,376 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,544 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,376
$13,121
Spending / Student
$10,544
$12,623
Best Castlewood School District 28-1 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Castlewood Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 E Harry St
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Grades: PK-5
| 144 students
Rank: #22.
Castlewood High School - 01
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 E Harry St
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Rank: #33.
Claremont Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
46271 184th St
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
Rank: #44.
Castlewood Middle School - 03
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 E Harry St
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Grades: 6-8
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Castlewood School District 28-1?
Castlewood School District 28-1 manages 4 public schools serving 338 students.
What is the rank of Castlewood School District 28-1?
Castlewood School District 28-1 is ranked #53 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 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 Castlewood School District 28-1?
93% of Castlewood School District 28-1 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Castlewood School District 28-1?
Castlewood School District 28-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Castlewood School District 28-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,544 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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