Top Rankings
Chamberlain School District 07-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 851 students in Chamberlain School District 07-1. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Chamberlain School District 07-1 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more 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
851 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Chamberlain School District 07-1, 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 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#103 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.51
# American Indian Students
325 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
38%
14%
# Asian Students
4 Students
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
7 Students
4,603 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
423 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
50%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
69 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
84
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
62
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
50
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
64
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
65
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
72
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
68
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
53
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
61
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
90
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
64
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
70
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
48
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,177 is higher than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,411 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,177
$12,971
Spending / Student
$14,411
$12,479
Best Chamberlain School District 07-1 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chamberlain High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Sorensen Dr
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
Chamberlain Elementary - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Sorensen Dr
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4460
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4460
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #33.
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Sorensen Dr
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Grades: 6-8
| 182 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chamberlain School District 07-1?
Chamberlain School District 07-1 manages 3 public schools serving 851 students.
What is the rank of Chamberlain School District 07-1?
Chamberlain School District 07-1 is ranked #105 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chamberlain School District 07-1?
50% of Chamberlain School District 07-1 students are White, 38% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chamberlain School District 07-1?
Chamberlain School District 07-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Chamberlain School District 07-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,411 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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