Top Rankings
Douglas School District 51-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,750 students in Douglas School District 51-1. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Douglas School District 51-1 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
5 Schools
754 Schools
# Students
2,750 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
184 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Douglas School District 51-1, 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 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#94 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.51
# American Indian Students
208 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
14%
# Asian Students
24 Students
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
301 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
8%
# Black Students
48 Students
4,603 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
1,868 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
68%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
295 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
217
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
232
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
231
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
210
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
244
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
197
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
221
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
222
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
227
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
241
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
210
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
156
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
142
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,321 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,747 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,321
$12,971
Spending / Student
$10,747
$12,479
Best Douglas School District 51-1 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Patriot Elementary -06
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
421 Don Williams Dr
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0080
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0080
Grades: K-3
| 890 students
Rank: #22.
Douglas High School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
420 Patriot Dr
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0030
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0030
Grades: 9-12
| 749 students
Rank: #33.
Vandenberg Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
561 Briggs St
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0060
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0060
Grades: 4-5
| 441 students
Rank: #44.
Douglas Middle School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
691 Tower Rd
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0050
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0050
Grades: 6-8
| 670 students
Rank: n/an/a
Douglas Preschool - 08
Magnet School
421 Don Williams Dr
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0000
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0000
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Douglas School District 51-1?
Douglas School District 51-1 manages 5 public schools serving 2,750 students.
What is the rank of Douglas School District 51-1?
Douglas School District 51-1 is ranked #93 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas School District 51-1?
68% of Douglas School District 51-1 students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Douglas School District 51-1?
Douglas School District 51-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Douglas School District 51-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,747 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
