For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 576 students in Chester Area School District 39-1. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Chester Area School District 39-1 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% 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
7 Schools
754 Schools
# Students
576 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Chester Area School District 39-1, 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 45-49% has decreased from 50-54% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#61 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Graduation Rate
45-49%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.51
# American Indian Students
1 Student
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
4,603 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
557 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
97%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
29
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
30
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
32
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
27
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
25
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
30
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
23
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
29
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
31
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
29
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
123
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
62
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
54
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
52
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,646 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,927 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,646
$12,971
Spending / Student
$9,927
$12,479
Best Chester Area School District 39-1 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chester High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
102 2nd Ave
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
Rank: #22.
Chester Elementary -02
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 2nd Ave
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Grades: PK-5
| 159 students
Rank: #33.
Chester Area Cyber School - 92
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 5th St
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Rank: #44.
Chester Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 2nd Ave
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Grades: 6-8
| 75 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Graceville Colony - 07
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23843 - 446a Ave
Winfred, SD 57076
(605) 256-2267
Winfred, SD 57076
(605) 256-2267
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
High Plains - 06
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 5th St
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #77.
Rustic Acres Elementary - 04
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24243 456th Ave
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Grades: K-8
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chester Area School District 39-1?
Chester Area School District 39-1 manages 7 public schools serving 576 students.
What is the rank of Chester Area School District 39-1?
Chester Area School District 39-1 is ranked #45 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester Area School District 39-1?
97% of Chester Area School District 39-1 students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chester Area School District 39-1?
Chester Area School District 39-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Chester Area School District 39-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,927 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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