Top Rankings
Dell Rapids School District 49-3 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 982 students in Dell Rapids School District 49-3. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Dell Rapids School District 49-3 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (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 32% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
754 Schools
# Students
982 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Dell Rapids School District 49-3, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 148 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.51
# American Indian Students
8 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
3 Students
4,603 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
910 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
93%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
27 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:
100
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
52
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
81
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
87
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
73
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
73
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
83
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
67
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
76
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
71
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
95
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
68
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
56
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,943 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,555 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,943
$12,971
Spending / Student
$13,555
$12,479
Best Dell Rapids School District 49-3 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
309 W 15th St
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Grades: K-4
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Dell Rapids High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1216 N Garfield Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
Rank: #33.
Dell Rapids Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1216 N Garfield Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Grades: 5-8
| 299 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dell Rapids School District 49-3?
Dell Rapids School District 49-3 manages 3 public schools serving 982 students.
What is the rank of Dell Rapids School District 49-3?
Dell Rapids School District 49-3 is ranked #6 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dell Rapids School District 49-3?
93% of Dell Rapids School District 49-3 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dell Rapids School District 49-3?
Dell Rapids School District 49-3 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Dell Rapids School District 49-3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,555 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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